erupt

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪˈɹʌpt/
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

Example Sentences
  • The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.
2 Definition

To burst forth; to break out.

Example Sentences
  • The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all.
3 Definition

To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

Example Sentences
  • The crowd erupted in anger.