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burst open

[/bɜːrst ˈoʊpən/]
verb
explodir aberto; arrebentar-se
1. to open suddenly and violently, often with force or energy
The door burst open when he kicked it.
A porta arrebentou-se aberta quando ele a chutou.
2. to break or split apart suddenly, often due to internal pressure
The balloon burst open, scattering confetti everywhere.
O balão explodiu, espalhando confete por toda parte.
3. to appear suddenly or emerge with force
The sun burst open through the clouds.
O sol irrompeu pelas nuvens.
NYC Slang
blow up; pop open
Synonyms
break opensplit opencrack openexploderupturespring open
Antonyms
closesealshut

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrebentar; explodir
most common usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
arrebentar; furar
colloquial variant
São Paulo
explodir; abrir de repente
standard regional usage
Portugal
rebentar aberto; irromper
more formal; 'rebentar' preferred over 'arrebentar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

burst at the seams
burst one's bubble
a burst of energy
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