erupt
🇺🇸
/ɪˈrʌpt/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈrʌpt/
verb
B2
When a volcano sends out rocks, smoke, or lava suddenly and forcefully.
The volcano began to erupt, sending ash high into the sky.
C1
To start suddenly and violently.
Violence can erupt quickly in such tense situations.
R
To suddenly show strong feelings, often by shouting.
The audience will erupt in cheers when the team scores.
R
To suddenly appear on the skin.
A rash may erupt if you touch that plant.
translation
When a volcano sends out rocks, smoke, or lava suddenly and forcefully.; To start suddenly and violently.; To suddenly show strong feelings, often by shouting.; To suddenly appear on the skin.
Word Forms
3rd Present
erupts
Past
erupted
Perfect
erupted
Progressive
erupting