Dictionary definition · burst
noun
- the act of exploding or bursting"the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
- rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms"our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
- a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)"a burst of applause"
- a sudden intense happening"an outburst of heavy rain"
verb
- come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure"The bubble burst"
- force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up"break into tears"
- burst outward, usually with noise"The champagne bottle exploded"
- move suddenly, energetically, or violently"He burst out of the house into the cool night"
- be in a state of movement or action"The room abounded with screaming children"
- emerge suddenly"The sun burst into view"
- cause to burst"The ice broke the pipe"
- break open or apart suddenly and forcefully"The dam burst"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).