Burst into
verb
To suddenly start doing something, especially when expressing a strong feeling or emotion.
She burst into tears when she heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- burst into tears
- burst into laughter
verb
For a place or object to be suddenly filled up with something.
The room burst into applause as she finished her speech.
Often appears as...
- burst into flames
- burst into life
verb
To forcefully enter a place or situation.
The police had to burst into the apartment to catch the suspects.
Often appears as...
- burst into room
- burst into house
verb
To suddenly start doing something, especially when expressing a strong feeling or emotion.
She burst into tears when she heard the bad news.
Often appears as...
- burst into tears
- burst into laughter
verb
For a place or object to be suddenly filled up with something.
The room burst into applause as she finished her speech.
Often appears as...
- burst into flames
- burst into life
verb
To forcefully enter a place or situation.
The police had to burst into the apartment to catch the suspects.
Often appears as...
- burst into room
- burst into house
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Emotion
Use 'burst into' to describe an immediate and involuntary response to strong emotions.
He burst into laughter at the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Burst into' is figurative when expressing emotions and doesn't involve actual breaking.
Upon receiving praise, she burst into smiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Action
It implies the action or reaction was not anticipated, especially in emotional contexts.
He burst into song in the middle of the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Emotion
Use 'burst into' to describe an immediate and involuntary response to strong emotions.
He burst into laughter at the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Burst into' is figurative when expressing emotions and doesn't involve actual breaking.
Upon receiving praise, she burst into smiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Action
It implies the action or reaction was not anticipated, especially in emotional contexts.
He burst into song in the middle of the conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Emotion
Use 'burst into' to describe an immediate and involuntary response to strong emotions.
He burst into laughter at the joke.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
'Burst into' is figurative when expressing emotions and doesn't involve actual breaking.
Upon receiving praise, she burst into smiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Action
It implies the action or reaction was not anticipated, especially in emotional contexts.
He burst into song in the middle of the conversation.
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