burst meaning and definition

BURST noun

Definition of burst (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: explosion
2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
   • "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
   • synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley
3. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
   • "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
   • synonyms: fit
4. a sudden intense happening
   • "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
   • synonyms: flare-up, outburst

BURST verb

Definition of burst (verb)

1. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
   • "The bubble burst"
   • synonyms: break open, split
2. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
   • "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
   • synonyms: break, erupt
3. burst outward, usually with noise
   • "The champagne bottle exploded"
   • synonyms: explode
   • antonym: go off
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"
   • synonyms: abound, bristle
6. emerge suddenly
   • "The sun burst into view"
7. cause to burst
   • "The ice broke the pipe"
   • synonyms: collapse
8. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
   • "The dam burst"
   • synonyms: bust