erupt
Translation
to erupt, to break out, to burst forth
Examples
The volcano could erupt at any time.
The volcano could erupt at any time.
Violence erupted after the football match.
Violence erupted after the football match.
Laughter erupted from the audience.
Laughter erupted from the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) erupts The volcano could erupt at any time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explode, burst out, break out
Etymology
From Latin 'erumpere', from 'e-' (out) + 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'rupturing' or breaking, and bursting 'e-' (out).