burst

Definitions of burst in various dictionaries:

noun - the act of exploding or bursting

noun - rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

noun - a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

noun - a sudden intense happening

verb - come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

verb - force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

verb - burst outward, usually with noise

verb - move suddenly, energetically, or violently

verb - be in a state of movement or action

verb - emerge suddenly

verb - cause to burst

verb - break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.

To explode.

To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open: The sacks were bursting with grain.

To emerge, come forth, or arrive suddenly: burst out of the door.

To come apart or seem to come apart because of overwhelming emotion: thought his heart would burst with happiness.

To give sudden utterance or expression: burst out laughing; burst into tears.

See Synonyms at break.

To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.

To separate (a continuous form or printout) into individual sheets.

A sudden outbreak or outburst; an explosion.

The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.

The number of bullets fired from an automatic weapon by one pull of the trigger.

A volley of bullets fired from an automatic weapon: The machine gunner fired a quick burst.

An abrupt, intense increase; a rush: a burst of speed; wind blowing in fitful bursts.

verb - to break open suddenly or violently