erupt

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   When a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out lava, ash, and gas.

   The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.

2. 2
   verb

   To suddenly start or break out, often violently.

   Fighting erupted in the streets after the announcement.

3. 3
   verb

   To suddenly express a strong feeling.

   The crowd erupted in cheers when the team scored.

From Latin eruptus, past participle of ērumpō (“to break out (of), to burst out (from)”), from e (“out”) + rumpō (“to break”).

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