Pronunciation: /bɜrst ɪn/

Definitions of burst in

noun a sudden outbreak or eruption

Example Sentences

A1 The burst in the balloon scared the children.

A2 The sudden burst in prices caused a panic among consumers.

B1 The burst in traffic made me late for work.

B2 The burst in laughter from the audience was music to the comedian's ears.

C1 The burst in popularity of the new restaurant was unexpected.

C2 The burst in creativity led to a groundbreaking new invention.

verb to enter suddenly and forcefully, typically interrupting something

Example Sentences

A1 The dog burst in through the open door.

A2 She burst in on the meeting unannounced.

B1 The children burst in with excitement when they saw the presents.

B2 The unexpected news burst in on their peaceful evening.

C1 The protesters burst in on the press conference demanding answers.

C2 The music burst in with a powerful crescendo, capturing the audience's attention.

Examples of burst in in a Sentence

formal The manager burst in on the meeting to deliver important news.

informal She burst in on the conversation without knocking.

slang I can't believe he burst in on their date like that.

figurative The sun burst in through the clouds, illuminating the room with a warm glow.

Grammatical Forms of burst in

past tense

burst in

plural

burst in

comparative

more burst in

superlative

most burst in

present tense

bursts in

future tense

will burst in

perfect tense

has burst in

continuous tense

is bursting in

singular

bursts in

positive degree

burst in

infinitive

to burst in

gerund

bursting in

participle

bursting in

Origin and Evolution of burst in

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'burst in' originated from Middle English, where 'burst' meant to break open or apart, and 'in' referred to entering a place or conversation abruptly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'burst in' has evolved to also mean interrupting someone or joining a conversation or situation suddenly and forcefully.