burst into

Abruptly break into

To burst into is to enter suddenly and forcefully, or to begin abruptly and intensely.

Someone bursts into a room without knocking.

Emotions burst into expression: She burst into tears, The audience burst into applause, He burst into laughter.

Things burst into flame when they ignite suddenly.

Spring flowers burst into bloom.

Related

commotion · laugh · bloom · sob · ignite · weep · blaze · shatter · break · cry · launch · storm · rush · barge · shout · rage · dance · dash

Opposites
onset manner

burst intowarm up to

Gradually become fond of

creep into · peter out · wind down · taper off

emotional expression

burst intosuppress

Forcibly put an end to

hold back · stifle · choke back · bottle up · contain

physical entry

burst intoback out of

Family

burst, bursts, bursting, outburst, outbursts, sunburst, starburst

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G