1. a sudden, violent rush or eruption inward

1. to burst or rush inward suddenly and forcefully
Usage: less common than the noun form

Examples

• The inburst of cold air through the open door made everyone shiver.
• An inburst of water flooded the basement after the pipe broke.
• The crowd experienced an inburst of excitement when the band took the stage.
• Flames seemed to inburst from the cracks in the wall.
• The sudden inburst of emotion caught her by surprise.
• Water began to inburst through the damaged hull of the ship.