definition of
burst

[1] #1 burst v. [split, break open] come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst". wn

[2] #2 burst v. [break, erupt] force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger". wn

[3] #3 burst v. [explode] burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded". wn

[4] #4 burst n. [explosion] the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft". wn

[5] #5 burst v. move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night". wn