1. sudden breaking open or apart
Usage: plural form
2. sudden short periods of intense activity or emotion
Usage: plural form

1. breaks open or apart suddenly and violently
Usage: third person singular present
2. moves or appears suddenly with great force or energy
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The balloon bursts when it touches the sharp nail.
• She bursts into tears after hearing the news.
• The pipe bursts during the winter freeze.
• He bursts through the door without knocking.
• The dam suffered several bursts during the flood.
• There were bursts of laughter from the audience.
• The machine gun fired in short bursts.
• Bursts of wind shook the trees violently.