[no obj] 1 : to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion
▪ The volcano erupted with tremendous force. ; also : to come out in a sudden explosion — + from ▪ Tons of ash erupted from the volcano. ▪ Steam erupted from the geyser. 2 : to happen or begin suddenly and violently
▪ War could erupt [=break out] in that part of the world at any time. ▪ Riots erupted last summer. ▪ A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team. 3 : to begin doing something (such as shouting or applauding) suddenly — usually + in, into, or with ▪ The crowd erupted in applause when she finished her speech. ▪ The audience erupted into/with laughter. 4 : to appear suddenly on the skin
▪ A rash has erupted on his back. 5 of a tooth : to come out through the gum
▪ permanent teeth erupting
▪ The volcano erupted with tremendous force. ; also : to come out in a sudden explosion — + from ▪ Tons of ash erupted from the volcano. ▪ Steam erupted from the geyser.
▪ War could erupt [=break out] in that part of the world at any time. ▪ Riots erupted last summer. ▪ A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team.
▪ A rash has erupted on his back.
▪ permanent teeth erupting





