EXPLODE


Meaning of EXPLODE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪksploʊd ]

( explodes, exploding, exploded)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury.

They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded...

A school bus was hit by gunfire which exploded the fuel tank.

VERB : V , V n

2.

If someone explodes , they express strong feelings suddenly and violently.

Do you fear that you’ll burst into tears or explode with anger in front of her?...

‘What happened!’ I exploded...

George caught the look and decided that Bess had better leave before she exploded.

VERB : V with n , V with quote , V

3.

If something explodes , it increases suddenly and rapidly in number or intensity.

The population explodes to 40,000 during the tourist season...

Investment by Japanese firms has exploded.

VERB : V to n , V

4.

If someone explodes a theory or myth, they prove that it is wrong or impossible.

Electricity privatisation has exploded the myth of cheap nuclear power...

VERB : V n

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