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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of erumpere 'to burst out' |
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1 if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly [= break out]: 
Violence erupted after police shot a student during the demonstration.A political row erupted over the MP's comments.
Violence erupted after police shot a student during the demonstration.A political row erupted over the MP's comments.2HEG if a volcano erupts, it explodes and sends smoke, fire, and rock into the sky
3 if a place or situation erupts, there is a sudden increase in activity or emotion
erupt into They were angry to the point of erupting into riot. Their conversations often erupted into squabbles.
They were angry to the point of erupting into riot.Their conversations often erupted into squabbles.4 to suddenly start laughing, shouting etc : He erupted into loud, desperate sobs.
erupt into laughter/shouting etc
He erupted into loud, desperate sobs.5HBH if spots erupt on your body, they suddenly appear on your skin
—eruption
noun [uncountable and countable] a volcanic eruption the eruption of violence
noun [uncountable and countable] a volcanic eruptionthe eruption of violence