v.
Pronunciation: i- ' r ə pt
Function: 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 \ - ' r ə p-t ə -b ə l \ adjective
– erup · tive \ -tiv \ adjective
– erup · tive · ly adverb