explode: significado y definiciones

To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space: The bomb exploded.

To burst violently as a result of internal pressure.

To shatter with a loud noise: The vase exploded into tiny pieces when it hit the floor.

To make an emotional outburst: My neighbor exploded in rage at the trespassers.

To increase suddenly, sharply, and without control: The population level in this area has exploded during the past 12 years.

To change state or appearance suddenly: Over the weekend the trees exploded with color.

Sports To hit a golf ball out of a sand trap with a shot that scatters the sand.

To cause to release energy or burst violently and noisily: The children exploded three firecrackers.

To show to be false or unreliable: explode a hypothesis.

Sports To hit (a golf ball) out of a sand trap with an explosive shot.