Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

the act of exploding or bursting

• “the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”
• “the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft”

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• “our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise”

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• “a burst of applause”
• “a fit of housecleaning”

a sudden intense happening

• “an outburst of heavy rain”
• “a burst of lightning”

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• “The bubble burst”

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• “break into tears”
• “erupt in anger”

burst outward, usually with noise

• “The champagne bottle exploded”