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    Detonate

    /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to explode or cause to explode.
    The demolition team will detonate the old building at dawn.
    to cause a bomb or explosive device to explode.
    The engineer had to carefully plan when to detonate the explosives for maximum effect.
    to trigger the explosion of.
    The terrorist plotted to detonate a bomb in a crowded area.
    to explode with a loud noise.
    When the fireworks were set off, they suddenly detonated in a spectacular display.

    Etymology

    from Latin 'detonare', meaning 'to thunder down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detonate a bomb
    To set off an explosive device.
    detonate with rage
    To explode emotionally with anger.

    Related Words

    detonation
    The action of causing something to explode.
    explosion
    A violent burst of something, typically a bomb.

    Slang Meanings

    To go off impulsively or suddenly.
    He just detonated when I mentioned the bad news.
    To react strongly in surprise or anger.
    When she heard the rumor, she totally detonated in the meeting.