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to blow up
[phrase form: blow]
01
to cause something to explode
1.1
to explode forcefully and releasing energy through a chemical or physical reaction
Example
A malfunction in the electrical system made the power generator blow up.
In the science class, an accidental mixture of substances caused the beakers to blow up.
The scientist studied the conditions under which substances blow up.
In the laboratory, a sudden reaction occurred, forcing the chemicals to blow up.
The experiment went wrong, causing the chemicals to blow up.
02
to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated
03
to cause something to expand and become bigger
04
to increase in size
05
to make something seem larger or more significant than it actually is
06
to add additional information or details on a topic
07
to become extremely angry and lose control
Example
The sudden impact caused the car to blow up.
The media can sometimes blow up a story for sensationalism.
The boss blew up over the missed deadline.
The employee blew up after weeks of unresolved issues.
The disagreement blew up into a heated argument.
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