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to erupt
01
(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky
Intransitive
Examples
The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air.
Residents evacuated their homes as the volcano began to erupt.
02
to suddenly and dramatically start, often in a surprising or intense way
Intransitive
Examples
The argument erupted out of nowhere, catching everyone off guard.
The protest erupted in the streets after the controversial decision was made.
03
(of a tooth) to emerge or break through the gums as it grows
Intransitive
Examples
His first tooth erupted when he was six months old.
The baby ’s molars erupted after a few months of discomfort.
04
to explode violently, with fire and noise, similar to a volcanic eruption
Intransitive
Examples
The fireworks erupted in a bright explosion of color and sound.
The car engine suddenly erupted in flames, causing a loud noise.
05
(of a pimple, rash, etc.) to suddenly form or appear on the skin
Intransitive
Examples
A pimple erupted on his forehead right before the big event.
The rash erupted on her arms after she touched the poison ivy.
06
to suddenly express strong emotions, such as anger or excitement
Intransitive: to erupt in an emotion or reaction
Examples
He erupted in laughter when he heard the joke.
She erupted in anger when she found out about the mistake.
Lexical Tree
eruption
eruptive
erupt
