detonated
word · lemma: detonate
/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəd/
/dˈɛtənˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
To cause something, usually an explosive, to explode. Used mostly to describe intentional explosions.
Usage & Nuances
'Detonated' is formal and technical, mostly used about bombs, explosives, or fireworks. Not used for natural explosions. Common in news, military, or police contexts. Often used in passive: 'The bomb was detonated.'
Spanish: detonado - hecho estallarPortuguese (BR): detonado - explodidoPortuguese (PT): detonado - explodidoChinese (Simplified): 引爆 - 爆炸Chinese (Traditional): 引爆 - 爆炸Hindi: विस्फोट किया - उड़ायाArabic: تم تفجيره - انفجرBengali: বিস্ফোরিত করা - বিস্ফোরিত হয়েছেRussian: детонировал - взорванJapanese: 爆発させた - 起爆したVietnamese: kích nổ - cho nổKorean: 폭파하다 - 폭발시키다Turkish: patlatıldı - infilak ettirildiUrdu: دھماکہ کیا گیا - پھاڑا گیاIndonesian: diledakkan - meledakkan
Example Sentences
The bomb detonated at midnight.
basic
They detonated the fireworks safely.
basic
Engineers detonated old explosives at the site.
basic
The suspicious package was detonated by the bomb squad.
natural
A controlled charge was detonated to demolish the building.
natural
When the alarm went off, the device detonated almost instantly.
natural