Meaning of the word "go viral" in English

What does "go viral" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go viral

US /ɡoʊ ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/

Idiom

to become very popular very quickly on the internet, typically through social media

Example:
The video of the cat playing the piano suddenly went viral.
Companies often try to make their advertisements go viral.