ERUPT


Meaning of ERUPT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈrəpt ]

verb

Etymology: Latin eruptus, past participle of erumpere to burst forth, from e- + rumpere to break — more at reave

Date: 1657

intransitive verb

1.

a.

(1) : to burst from limits or restraint

(2) of a tooth : to emerge through the gum

b. : to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (as lava or steam) that is pent up

c. : to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth

war could erupt at any moment

the audience erupt ed in applause

2. : to break out with or as if with a skin eruption

transitive verb

: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently

a volcano erupt ing lava and ash

• erupt·ible -ˈrəp-tə-bəl adjective

• erup·tive -tiv adjective

• erup·tive·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.