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   erupt

   /ɪˈrʌpt/

   verb

   • 1. (of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases: "Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June" Similar emit lavabelch lavabecome activeflare upeject/vent materialexplodeOpposite lie dormant
   • ▪ be ejected from an active volcano: "hot lava erupted from the crust" Similar emitdischargeejectexpelspew outbelch (out)pour (out)disgorgegive off/outgushspoutspurtstreamflowissue
   • ▪ (of an object) explode with fire and noise: "smoke bombs erupted everywhere"
   • 2. break out suddenly and dramatically: "fierce fighting erupted between the army and guerrillas" Similar break outflare upblow upboil overstart suddenlyensuearisehappenOpposite die down
   • 3. give vent to anger, amusement, etc. in a sudden and noisy way: "the soldiers erupted in fits of laughter"
   • 4. (of a spot, rash, or other mark) suddenly appear on the skin: "a boil had erupted on her temple" Similar appearbreak outflare upcome to a headburst forthmake an appearancepop upemergebecome visibleOpposite heal
   • ▪ (of the skin) suddenly develop a spot, rash, or mark: "his skin erupts with hives"
   • 5. (of a tooth) break through the gums during normal development: "the lower incisors had erupted"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin erupt- ‘broken out’, from the verb erumpere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + rumpere ‘burst out, break’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishERUPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ERUPT definition: 1. When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it: 2. to start suddenly…. Learn more.

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     ERUPT meaning: 1. When a volcano erupts, it explodes and...

   • Znaczenie Erupt, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ERUPT definicja: 1. When a volcano erupts, it explodes and...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › eruptErupt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of erupt, a verb that means to burst forth, emerge, or break out suddenly. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of erupt.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › eruptERUPT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   intr (of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out. intr (of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development. intr to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint. to erupt in anger.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryERUPT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Erupt means to explode or start suddenly, especially a volcano or a violent situation. Learn how to use erupt in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eruptErupt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word erupt has origins in the Latin word eruptus, the past participle of erumpere, meaning to burst forth. This lively verb can be used to describe anything that is released in a quick, violent burst, such as a bomb exploding or lava spewing forth from a volcano or even laughter.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › eruptErupt - definition of erupt by The Free Dictionary

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   Erupt means to throw or force something out violently, as lava, ash, and gases, or to develop suddenly, as violence or anger. It also means to break through the gums in developing teeth or to appear on the skin in a rash or blemish.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishERUPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When people in a place suddenly become angry or violent, you can say that they erupt or that the place erupts.