Definitions for burst

(the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft")

(rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise")

(a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning")

(a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning")

(come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst")

(force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger")

(burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded")

(move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night")

(be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers")

(emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view")

(cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe")

(break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst")