26984 words

erupt

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it:

Examples:

Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.
2
to start suddenly and violently:

Examples:

violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities.
clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police.
3
to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way:

Examples:

erupt in The crowd erupted in applause and cheering.
erupt into The audience erupted into laughter.
As soon as the teacher left, the classroom erupted.
4
If spots erupt on your skin, they suddenly appear:

Examples:

Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted on his neck.
5
When a tooth erupts, it appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:

Examples:

Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen area on the baby's gums.
6
to burst out suddenly or explode:

Examples:

The crowd erupted in cheers.
The building erupted in flames when the plane struck it.
7
If a volcano (= type of mountain) erupts, it begins to throw out hot rocks and burning substances.

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