erupt



erupt from something

to burst out of something or some place. A billow of smoke erupted from the chimney. A mass of ashes and gasses erupted from the volcano.
See also: erupt

erupt into something

[for something] to become a serious problem suddenly. The argument erupted into a terrible fight. They were afraid the fight would erupt into a riot.
See also: erupt

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Maoilios-Scottish
Irine-Georgian
Maryannmer-ee-AN, mar-ee-ANEnglish
PietraPYE-trahItalian
ArsÈNe-French
TrudieTROO-dee (English), TRUY-dee (Dutch)English, Dutch