1. to break open or apart suddenly and violently
2. to be completely full of something
3. to move suddenly and with great energy

1. a sudden breaking open or apart
2. a sudden short period of intense activity

Examples

• The balloon burst when it hit the sharp branch.
• The dam burst after days of heavy rain.
• She was bursting with excitement about her new job.
• He burst into the room without knocking.
• There was a burst of applause when she finished singing.
• The runner had a burst of speed in the final stretch.
• A burst pipe flooded the basement.