Verb
1. break open or apart suddenly;
"The bubble burst"2. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up;
"break into tears""erupt in anger"3. burst outward, usually with noise;
"The champagne bottle exploded"4. move suddenly, energetically, or violently;
"He burst out of the house into the cool night"5. be in a state of movement or action;
"The room abounded with screaming children""The garden bristled with toddlers"6. emerge suddenly;
"The sun burst into view"7. cause to burst;
"The ice broke the pipe"8. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully;
"The dam burst"