explode; surge rapidly
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to explode; burst with loud noise
neutralUsed for physical explosive events such as weapons, chemical reactions, or overinflated objects.
The artillery shell exploded at the enemy position.
The overinflated balloon suddenly burst with a loud bang.
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A hydrogen bomb model was accidentally detonated in the laboratory.
Leaking liquefied gas tanks are prone to exploding.
Firecrackers exploded in the yard, making my ears ring.
verb
to surge; skyrocket; explode in number
neutralFigurative usage, commonly used in news, business, and academic contexts to describe rapid growth.
The population of this small city has grown exponentially in recent years.
The amount of user information on short-video platforms has exploded.
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Expertise in the field of artificial intelligence has developed at an explosive rate.
Order volumes for online shopping exploded during the pandemic.
Topic discussion volumes on social media often see explosive spikes.