Burst in Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɝst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
BURST-in
bˈɜːst/ /ˈɪn
BURST-in
Definition
To suddenly and forcefully enter a room or place, usually without warning or being invited.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used for entering rooms unexpectedly, sometimes causing surprise or interruption. Typical collocations: 'burst in on' (interrupting someone), 'burst in without knocking'. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: irrumpir - entrar de repentePortuguese (BR): invadir - entrar de repentePortuguese (PT): irromper - entrar de repenteChinese (Simplified): 闯入 - 突然进入Chinese (Traditional): 闖入 - 突然進入Hindi: अचानक घुस आनाArabic: اقتحم فجأة - دخل فجأةBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - হঠাৎ ঢুকে পড়াRussian: врыватьсяJapanese: 飛び込む - 押しかけるVietnamese: xông vàoKorean: 불쑥 들어오다Turkish: aniden içeri dalmakUrdu: اچانک اندر آناIndonesian: masuk dengan tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
He burst in while we were talking.
basic
Don't burst in without knocking.
basic
The children burst in after school, laughing loudly.
basic
I was just about to call you when you burst in with the news!
natural
Sorry to burst in on your meeting like that.
natural
He tends to burst in whenever he gets excited—it's just his style.
natural