Meaning & Definition of Burst in English

1. The act of exploding or bursting

• "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"

• "The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"

2. Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• "Our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"

3. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• "A burst of applause"

• "A fit of housecleaning"

4. A sudden intense happening

• "An outburst of heavy rain"

• "A burst of lightning"

1. Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• "The bubble burst"

2. Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• "Break into tears"

• "Erupt in anger"

3. Burst outward, usually with noise

• "The champagne bottle exploded"

4. Move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• "He burst out of the house into the cool night"

5. Be in a state of movement or action

• "The room abounded with screaming children"

• "The garden bristled with toddlers"

6. Emerge suddenly

• "The sun burst into view"

7. Cause to burst

• "The ice broke the pipe"

8. Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

• "The dam burst"