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explode
[ ik-splohd ]
verb (used without object)
- to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine ( implode ).
- to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam.
- to burst forth violently or emotionally, especially with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.:
He exploded with rage when contradicted.
- Phonetics. (of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion. Compare implode ( def 2 ).
- Golf. to play an explosion shot on a golf ball.
verb (used with object)
- to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode.
- to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove:
to explode a theory.
- Phonetics. to end with plosion.
- Golf. to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball).
- Obsolete. to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation.
explode
/ ɪˈəʊ /
verb
- to burst or cause to burst with great violence as a result of internal pressure, esp through the detonation of an explosive; blow up
- to destroy or be destroyed in this manner
to explode a bridge
- (of a gas) to undergo or cause (a gas) to undergo a sudden violent expansion, accompanied by heat, light, a shock wave, and a loud noise, as a result of a fast uncontrolled exothermic chemical or nuclear reaction
- intr to react suddenly or violently with emotion, etc
to explode with anger
- intr (esp of a population) to increase rapidly
- tr to show (a theory, etc) to be baseless; refute and make obsolete
- tr phonetics to pronounce (a stop) with audible plosion
Derived Forms
- ˈǻ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ǻİ noun
- e·ǻ verb preexploded preexploding
- ܲe·ǻĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of explode1
Example Sentences
An independent think tank, Expert Forum, published a report saying Georgescu's explosive rise on TikTok was "created suddenly and artificially - consistent with the way he exploded in the polls".
Ms Daines added that the lady whose house had exploded was concerned about her dog.
Customs authorities have said imported cargo caught fire and exploded.
It was finally unleashed in a wall of sound - fireworks exploded behind the Kop, another fog of red smoke swept around Anfield accompanied by an outpouring of tears from players and fans alike.
Psychedelic use has exploded in recent years with a wealth of studies pointing to their potential treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.
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