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- Dictionaryburst/bəːst/
verb
- 1. break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure: "one of the balloons burst" Similar
- 2. issue suddenly and uncontrollably: "the words burst from him in an angry rush"
noun
- 1. an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion: "the mortar bursts were further away than before" Similar
- 2. a sudden brief outbreak: "a burst of activity" Similar
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a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period: burst of energy With a burst of energy, they were able to finish the job before the deadline. burst of speed With a burst of speed, the dog took off after the ball. She came out on stage to a burst of applause. a burst of laughter.
The meaning of BURST is to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within. How to use burst in a sentence.
Burst definition: to break, break open, or fly apart with sudden violence. See examples of BURST used in a sentence.
When something bursts or when you burst it, it suddenly splits open, and air or some other substance comes out.
BURST definition: 1. If a container bursts, or if you burst it, it breaks suddenly, so that what is inside it comes…. Learn more.
1. A sudden outbreak or outburst; an explosion. 2. The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air. 3. a. The number of bullets fired from an automatic weapon by one pull of the trigger. b. A volley of bullets fired from an automatic weapon: The machine gunner fired a quick burst. 4.
A burst is a sudden flurry of activity. Bursts of energy are helpful in shoveling heavy snow, but it's better if you work steadily instead of shoveling fast and stopping. As a verb, burst is your go-to action word to describe something sudden and energetic happening.
noun. /bɜːst/ /bɜːrst/ a short period of a particular activity or strong emotion that often starts suddenly. a sudden burst of activity/energy/laughter. in bursts I tend to work in bursts. Her breath was coming in short bursts. There was a spontaneous burst of applause. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Definition of burst verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[intransitive, transitive] to break open or apart, especially because of pressure from inside; to make something break in this way That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. The dam burst under the weight of water.
