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explode
[ ik-splohd ]
verb (used without object)
- to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine ( implode ).
- to burst, fly into pieces, or break up violently with a loud report, as a boiler from excessive pressure of steam.
- to burst forth violently or emotionally, especially with noise, laughter, violent speech, etc.:
He exploded with rage when contradicted.
- Phonetics. (of plosives) to terminate the occlusive phase with a plosion. Compare implode ( def 2 ).
- Golf. to play an explosion shot on a golf ball.
verb (used with object)
- to cause (gunpowder, a boiler, etc.) to explode.
- to cause to be rejected; destroy the repute of; discredit or disprove:
to explode a theory.
- Phonetics. to end with plosion.
- Golf. to play an explosion shot on (a golf ball).
- Obsolete. to drive (a player, play, etc.) from the stage by loud expressions of disapprobation.
explode
/ ɪˈəʊ /
verb
- to burst or cause to burst with great violence as a result of internal pressure, esp through the detonation of an explosive; blow up
- to destroy or be destroyed in this manner
to explode a bridge
- (of a gas) to undergo or cause (a gas) to undergo a sudden violent expansion, accompanied by heat, light, a shock wave, and a loud noise, as a result of a fast uncontrolled exothermic chemical or nuclear reaction
- intr to react suddenly or violently with emotion, etc
to explode with anger
- intr (esp of a population) to increase rapidly
- tr to show (a theory, etc) to be baseless; refute and make obsolete
- tr phonetics to pronounce (a stop) with audible plosion
Derived Forms
- ˈǻ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ǻİ noun
- e·ǻ verb preexploded preexploding
- ܲe·ǻĻ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of explode1
Example Sentences
There are still an estimated four to six million landmines and other exploded munitions buried in Cambodia, according to the Landmine Monitor.
Sixty years ago, Tunnock's teacakes were banned from RAF flights after they exploded in a cockpit.
A day later, walkie-talkies used by the group suddenly exploded too.
Kilmer's reputation for being difficult on set had reportedly exploded into open warfare with the director, Joel Schumacher, normally the most temperate of men, who called his leading man's behaviour "difficult and childish".
A Cabinet meeting was taking place as a bomb exploded outside.
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