explode

• Verb, das das plötzliche, heftige und oft laute Zerplatzen oder Zerstören von etwas bezeichnet, meist durch inneren Druck oder eine chemische Reaktion; auch übertragen für einen plötzlichen starken Anstieg oder Ausbruch.

A verb used to indicate the act of bursting or breaking apart violently and noisily, often due to internal pressure or a chemical reaction.

1. Burst violentlyA2formal

   To burst or break apart violently and noisily, often due to internal pressure or chemical reaction.

   Explodieren

   • The bomb exploded in the abandoned building.
   • The fireworks exploded in a shower of colors.
   • The gas tank exploded, causing a massive fire.

   Synonymeblastblow upburstdetonateeruptgo offruptureshatter

2. Increase rapidlyB2informal

   To increase suddenly and dramatically in size, number, or intensity.

   Schnell ansteigen

   • The population of the city exploded in the last decade.
   • The company's profits exploded after the new product launch.
   • The demand for electric cars has exploded recently.

   Synonymeboomeruptescalatemushroomproliferaterocketskyrocketsoarspikesurge

   Antonymedeclinedecreasediminishplummetshrink

3. B1informal

   To suddenly express strong emotion, especially anger or laughter.

   Emotionen ausbrechen lassen

   • He exploded with rage when he heard the news.
   • The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • She exploded in tears after the argument.

   Synonymeblow upbursteruptflare uphit the roof