From this word we get our English word explode. At first, explode meant “to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike,” but this sense has all but disappeared. One of the shells failed to …

Phrasal verb explode into something (Definition of exploding from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

2. to destroy or be destroyed in this manner: to explode a bridge. 3. (Chemistry) (of a gas) to undergo or cause (a gas) to undergo a sudden violent expansion, accompanied by heat, light, a shock wave, …

EXPLODE definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition, as gunpowder or nitroglycerine (implode ). See examples of explode used in a …

Definition of explode verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded. …

to move or act suddenly and quickly with force: [no object] to explode in laughter. disprove:[~ + object] The new findings about the solar system explode the present theories. See -plaud-, -plod-. ex•plode …

Explode 's two most common meanings refer to a physically destructive act, most commonly a bomb going off, or metaphorically, as in your parents' sudden fury when they see your end-of-year grades. …

(figurative) Having the appearance of an explosion. (figurative, business, of an offer) Only available for a very short period.

We exploded [= burst] into action. The building exploded in/into flames/fire. She looked like she was ready to explode with anger. “Damn you!” she exploded. Science has exploded many old theories. …