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burst out

1 of 1verb
/ˈbɝst ˈaʊt/
Forms:bursting out,burst out,burst out
1

to suddenly and forcefully break and release what is inside

  • The watermelon burst out when he dropped it on the floor.
  • Please burst out the bubbles from the bubble wrap before packing.
  • The pressure caused the soda can to burst out, spraying liquid everywhere.
  • The volcano erupted, causing lava to burst out from the crater.
  • The dam burst out, flooding the valley with water.
2

to suddenly start doing something

  • Students burst out with questions when the guest speaker finished the presentation.
  • Applause burst out as the actor took the stage.
  • She burst out laughing when she heard the joke.
  • On the count of three, the crowd burst out in a loud cheer.
  • She burst out crying when she received the unexpected gift.
3

to suddenly become visible

  • Protesters burst out into the streets to voice their anger.
  • Colors burst out on the artist's canvas as inspiration struck.
  • News of the discovery burst out across social media.
  • A fire had burst out in the abandoned warehouse overnight.
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