burst definition

1. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
• examples: a burst of applause
• examples: a fit of housecleaning
2. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
• examples: The bubble burst
3. move suddenly, energetically, or violently
• examples: He burst out of the house into the cool night
4. emerge suddenly
• examples: The sun burst into view
5. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
• examples: The dam burst