What is the meaning of burst?

noun

• The act of exploding or bursting.
  • usage: "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
  • synonyms: explosion
• Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms.
  • usage: "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
  • synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley
• A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason. )
  • usage: "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
  • synonyms: fit
• A sudden intense happening.
  • usage: "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
  • synonyms: outburst, flare-up

verb

• Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure.
  • usage: "The bubble burst"
  • synonyms: split, break open
• Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up.
  • usage: "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
  • synonyms: break, erupt
• Burst outward, usually with noise.
  • usage: "The champagne bottle exploded"
  • synonyms: explode
• Move suddenly, energetically, or violently.
  • usage: "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
• Be in a state of movement or action.
  • usage: "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
  • synonyms: abound, bristle
• Emerge suddenly.
  • usage: "The sun burst into view"
• Cause to burst.
  • usage: "The ice broke the pipe"
  • synonyms: collapse
• Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully.
  • usage: "The dam burst"
  • synonyms: bust