erupt

English

/ɪˈɹʌpt/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
  • (intransitive) To burst forth; to break out.
  • (intransitive) To spontaneously release pressure or tension.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin eruptus root from Proto-Indo-European *Hrewp- (tear, break, peel, rip).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*Hrewp-

Gloss

tear, break, peel, rip

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

泪, 涙

Emoji
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