[verb] [I] - to explode or burst out suddenlyAt the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities. [I]A new political party erupted onto the scene. [I]Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes. [I]Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted (= suddenly appeared) on his neck. [I]Her back erupted in small red spots. [I](specialized) Your wisdom teeth are starting to erupt (= grow through the skin). [I]
ERUPT
Meaning of ERUPT in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012