Erupt into Meaning in English
expression
ˈiɹəpt/, /ɪˈɹəpt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
ee-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT IN-too, ih-RUHPT in-TOO, ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
ɪɹˈʌpt/ /ˈɪntʊ
ih-RUHPT IN-tuh
Definition
To suddenly change or burst into a different state, often something energetic or intense, like applause, flames, chaos, or laughter.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for sudden changes from calm to energetic/emotional states: 'erupt into laughter', 'erupt into flames'. Common with 'applause', 'cheers', 'violence', 'anger'. Not used for slow change; usually describes a dramatic shift.
Spanish: estallar en - convertirse enPortuguese (BR): explodir em - transformar-se emPortuguese (PT): irromper em - transformar-se emChinese (Simplified): 突然变成 - 爆发为Chinese (Traditional): 突然變成 - 爆發為Hindi: में फूट पड़ना - में बदल जानाArabic: يَنْفَجِر إلى - يتحول إلىBengali: হঠাৎ পরিণত হওয়া - ছড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: внезапно перерасти в - вспыхнутьJapanese: 突然〜に変わる - 突然〜になるVietnamese: bùng lên thành - chuyển thành (một cách đột ngột)Korean: 갑자기 ~로 번지다 - 갑자기 ~로 변하다Turkish: aniden -e dönüşmek - birdenbire -e patlak vermekUrdu: اچانک بدل جانا - اچانک بھڑک اٹھناIndonesian: meledak menjadi - tiba-tiba berubah menjadi
Example Sentences
The room erupted into applause when the speech ended.
basic
The crowd erupted into laughter after the joke.
basic
The small fire quickly erupted into flames.
basic
The peaceful protest suddenly erupted into chaos.
natural
When he entered with the cake, the party erupted into cheers.
natural
Arguments at the table erupted into yelling in minutes.
natural