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Definition burst into in British English

burst into phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to suddenly start doing something

Example

The audience burst into wild applause.

Example

Terri keeps bursting into tears (=starting to cry) for no reason.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
Example

Their helicopter burst into flames after hitting a power line.

Synonyms and related words
burn light blaze
3

to suddenly start working or becoming active

Example

Banks of electronic equipment burst into life.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
Definition burst into in British English