Erupt Meaning in English

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Definition

To suddenly explode with force, often used for volcanoes releasing lava, or for emotions breaking out strongly.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for volcanoes ('the volcano erupted'), but also emotions ('anger erupted'). Formal register. Do not use 'erupt' for everyday small explosions (like a balloon popping). Often used metaphorically for conflicts or applause.

• Spanish: entrar en erupción - estallar (emociones)
• Portuguese (BR): entrar em erupção - explodir (emoções)
• Portuguese (PT): entrar em erupção - explodir (emoções)
• Chinese (Simplified): 爆发
• Chinese (Traditional): 爆發
• Hindi: फूट पड़ना - फटना (ज्वालामुखी और भावनाएँ)
• Arabic: يثور - ينفجر (بركان أو مشاعر)
• Bengali: ফেটে পড়া - বিস্ফোরিত হওয়া
• Russian: взрываться - извергаться
• Japanese: 噴火する - 勃発する
• Vietnamese: phun trào - bùng nổ
• Korean: 분출하다 - 터지다
• Turkish: patlamak - püskürmek
• Urdu: اُبل پڑنا - پھٹ پڑنا
• Indonesian: meletus - meledak

Example Sentences

The volcano suddenly erupted last night.

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The audience erupted in applause after the performance.

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Laughter erupted across the room at his joke.

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Anger can erupt when people feel ignored.

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Tensions erupted between the two countries after the incident.

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Rumors about the celebrity's secret wedding quickly erupted online.

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