erupt

US /ɪˈrʌpt/
UK /ɪˈrʌpt/
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1.

eruttare, scoppiare

of a volcano, to become active and eject lava, ash, and gases

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The volcano is expected to erupt soon.
Il vulcano dovrebbe eruttare presto.
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When Mount Vesuvius erupted, it buried Pompeii.
Quando il Vesuvio eruttò, seppellì Pompei.
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burstexplodeflaregushspew
2.

scoppiare, erompere

to break out suddenly and dramatically

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Laughter erupted from the audience.
Le risate eruppero dal pubblico.
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Violence erupted in the streets after the protest.
La violenza eruppe nelle strade dopo la protesta.
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break outflare upexplodeburst forthignite
3.

erompere, comparire

of a skin condition, to appear suddenly on the skin

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A rash erupted on her arm.
Un'eruzione cutanea eruppe sul suo braccio.
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His face erupted in pimples during puberty.
Il suo viso eruppe di brufoli durante la pubertà.
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appearbreak outmanifestsurface
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eruptionvolcanic eruption