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erupt

[/ɪˈrʌpt/]
verb
irromper, erupcionar, entrar em erupção
1. (of a volcano) to suddenly burst forth with lava, ash, and gases
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
O vulcão entrou em erupção após séculos de dormência.
2. to break out suddenly and violently
Violence erupted in the streets during the protest.
A violência irrompeu nas ruas durante o protesto.
3. (of a person) to suddenly express strong emotion or anger
He erupted in anger when he heard the news.
Ele explodiu de raiva quando ouviu a notícia.
4. (medical) to emerge through the gums (teeth)
The baby's first tooth erupted at six months.
O primeiro dente do bebé nasceu com seis meses.
NYC Slang
blow up (informal, to express anger suddenly)
Synonyms
burstexplodebreak outemergebreak forth
Antonyms
subsidecalmceasestop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrar em erupção, irromper, explodir
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
irromper, explodir
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
entrar em erupção, irromper
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
entrar em erupção, irromper
formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

erupt into flames
erupt into violence
erupt into laughter
erupt into tears
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