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US/ɪˈrʌpt/
UK/ɪˈrʌpt/
when a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out fire, rock and smoke; also to start suddenly
In context
Mount Merapi in Indonesia erupted again, sending ash high into the sky.
Protests erupted after the government approved the new coal power plant.
The crowd erupted in cheers when the rocket finally lifted off.
Words that go with erupt
verb + preposition
- erupt intoThe argument quickly erupted into a fight.
- erupt inThe room erupted in laughter when the robot fell over.
adverb + verb
- suddenly eruptScientists warn that the volcano could suddenly erupt without warning.
verb + adverb
- erupt againExperts fear that Taal volcano could erupt again soon.
- erupt violentlyThe volcano erupted violently, burying nearby villages in ash.