The meaning of ERUPT is to burst from limits or restraint. How to use erupt in a sentence.

The crowd erupted in cheers. The building erupted in flames when the plane struck it.

To release gas, ash, molten materials, or hot water into the atmosphere or onto the Earth's surface. The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition.

to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her. to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands.

ERUPT definition: to burst forth. See examples of erupt used in a sentence.

You say that someone erupts when they suddenly have a change in mood, usually becoming quite noisy. Then, without warning, she erupts into laughter. [VERB + into] The crowd erupted in fury and …

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