burst

Noun
  1. The act of exploding or bursting (synset 100378172)
    "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
    is a type of: change of integrity - the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
    subtypes:
    • detonation - the act of detonating an explosive
    • fulmination - the act of exploding with noise and violence
    same as: explosion
  2. Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms (synset 100990406)
    "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
    is a type of: fire, firing - the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
    same as: fusillade, salvo, volley
  3. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) (synset 100556362)
    "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
    is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
    subtypes: fits and starts - repeated bursts of activity
    same as: fit
  4. A sudden intense happening (synset 107449542)
    "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
    is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
    subtypes:
    • salvo - an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
    • rush - a sudden burst of activity
    same as: flare-up, outburst
Verb
  1. Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure (synset 200310092)
    "The bubble burst"
    is a type of: break, come apart, fall apart, separate, split up - become separated into pieces or fragments
    subtypes:
    • pop - burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
    • blow - burst suddenly
    • stave, stave in - burst or force (a hole) into something
    same as: break open, split
  2. Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up (synset 201789214)
    "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
    is a type of: express emotion, express feelings - give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
    same as: break, erupt
  3. Burst outward, usually with noise (synset 200306798)
    "The champagne bottle exploded"
    is a type of: change integrity - change in physical make-up
    subtypes:
    same as: explode
  4. Move suddenly, energetically, or violently (synset 201968641)
    "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
    is a type of: bound, jump, leap, spring - move forward by leaps and bounds
  5. Be in a state of movement or action (synset 202721470)
    "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
    is a type of: feature, have - have as a feature
    same as: abound, bristle
  6. Emerge suddenly (synset 200425177)
    "The sun burst into view"
    is a type of: emerge - come out into view, as from concealment
  7. Cause to burst (synset 201993576)
    "The ice broke the pipe"
    causes: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way - break down, literally or metaphorically
    subtypes: pop - cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
    same as: collapse
    verb group: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way - break down, literally or metaphorically
  8. Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully (synset 200334404)
    "The dam burst"
    is a type of: break, come apart, fall apart, separate, split up - become separated into pieces or fragments
    subtypes: shatter - break into many pieces
    same as: bust

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