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to explode
01
esplodere
to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction
Transitive: to explode an explosive device
Example
He exploded the firecracker in the street, startling everyone.
The workers accidentally exploded the dynamite while trying to clear the site.
The car crash exploded the fuel tank, leading to a massive fire.
02
esplodere, scoppiare
to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
Intransitive
Example
The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night.
The bomb exploded, shattering windows and damaging buildings.
The gas cylinder exploded, causing a massive fire.
03
esplodere, scattare
to move quickly and powerfully, often in a burst of speed
Intransitive: to explode somewhere
Example
The athlete exploded off the starting line, taking an early lead in the race.
She exploded out of the door, eager to catch the bus before it left.
The runner exploded across the finish line, securing first place.
04
esplodere, scoppiare
(of a person) to suddenly express an intense emotion, particularly anger
Intransitive
Example
After hearing the news, he exploded with rage, yelling at everyone around him.
She could n’t control herself and exploded in tears during the argument.
His temper flared, and he exploded at the smallest provocation.
05
esplodere, crescere rapidamente
to grow or increase quickly and dramatically in size, number, or extent
Intransitive
Example
The population of the city exploded after the new factory opened.
Sales of the product exploded following the celebrity endorsement.
The demand for the new phone exploded as soon as it was released.
06
smentire, dimostrare la falsità di
to prove that a belief or theory is wrong or without basis
Transitive: to explode a belief or theory
Example
The scientist ’s research exploded the myth that the Earth was flat.
His investigation exploded the theory that the company was involved in corruption.
The new evidence exploded the belief that the missing person had run away.
07
esplodere, rilasciare un'esplosione d'aria
(phonetics) to release a burst of air at the end of a blocked sound, specifically with plosive consonants
Intransitive
Example
The letter " p " in " pat " explodes with a burst of air when spoken.
In the word " cat, " the " k " explodes with a sudden release of air.
The " b " in " bat " explodes as the vocal cords release the occlusion.
08
far esplodere, distruggere con un esplosivo
to destroy something by causing it to explode
Transitive: to explode sth
Example
The demolition crew placed charges strategically to explode the old building, clearing the area for new construction.
He exploded the safe with dynamite to get the hidden treasure inside.
The faulty gas line exploded the equipment, causing a huge fire.
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