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Definition erupt in British English

erupt verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɪˈrʌpt/
1

if a volcano erupts, it explodes inside and flames, rocks, and lava come out of the top

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2

to start suddenly with a lot of violence or noise

Example

Police feared that a riot might erupt.

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2.1

if a place erupts, there is suddenly a lot of noise as people start shouting, laughing, or fighting

Example

The room erupted in laughter as Sally acted out the incident.

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He erupted with fury when I suggested he was wrong.

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3

if spots erupt on your skin, a lot of them suddenly appear there

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Definition erupt in British English