Burst in on

verb

To suddenly and unexpectedly enter a room or place where others are, often causing surprise or discomfort.

Kate was just getting dressed when her little brother burst in on her.
Visual representation of "burst in on" - To suddenly and unexpectedly enter a room or place where others are, often causing surprise or discomfort.

Often appears as...

  • burst in on someone
  • burst in on the meeting
verb

To interrupt someone or something suddenly or abruptly.

Sorry to burst in on your conversation, but we have an urgent situation.
Visual representation of "burst in on" - To interrupt someone or something suddenly or abruptly.

Often appears as...

  • burst in on the discussion
  • burst in on the quiet
verb

To suddenly and unexpectedly enter a room or place where others are, often causing surprise or discomfort.

Kate was just getting dressed when her little brother burst in on her.
Visual representation of "burst in on" - To suddenly and unexpectedly enter a room or place where others are, often causing surprise or discomfort.

Often appears as...

  • burst in on someone
  • burst in on the meeting
verb

To interrupt someone or something suddenly or abruptly.

Sorry to burst in on your conversation, but we have an urgent situation.
Visual representation of "burst in on" - To interrupt someone or something suddenly or abruptly.

Often appears as...

  • burst in on the discussion
  • burst in on the quiet
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "burst in on"
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Privacy Invasion

Used when someone enters without permission, showing disrespect for privacy.

Illustration for Privacy Invasion
He burst in on her diary time, ignoring the 'Do Not Disturb' sign.
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Room Entry

Often refers to entering a physical space like a room or building unexpectedly.

Illustration for Room Entry
During the party, a stranger burst in on the celebrations.
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Dramatic Effect

The action creates drama or shock, used to highlight a sudden event.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The police burst in on the scene just as the deal was about to go down.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Privacy Invasion

Used when someone enters without permission, showing disrespect for privacy.

Illustration for Privacy Invasion
He burst in on her diary time, ignoring the 'Do Not Disturb' sign.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Room Entry

Often refers to entering a physical space like a room or building unexpectedly.

Illustration for Room Entry
During the party, a stranger burst in on the celebrations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

The action creates drama or shock, used to highlight a sudden event.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The police burst in on the scene just as the deal was about to go down.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Privacy Invasion

Used when someone enters without permission, showing disrespect for privacy.

Illustration for Privacy Invasion
He burst in on her diary time, ignoring the 'Do Not Disturb' sign.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Room Entry

Often refers to entering a physical space like a room or building unexpectedly.

Illustration for Room Entry
During the party, a stranger burst in on the celebrations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Dramatic Effect

The action creates drama or shock, used to highlight a sudden event.

Illustration for Dramatic Effect
The police burst in on the scene just as the deal was about to go down.
Visual representation of the word "Burst in on"

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