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explode

UK
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
explode off
explode out
explode over
explode up

Translations

explodeverb
exploded
Past Simple
exploded
Past Participle
exploding
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
US
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
faire exploser
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
L’équipe de démolition a fait exploser l’ancien bâtiment pour faire place à une nouvelle construction.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
Les feux d’artifice ont explosé dans le ciel nocturne, créant un spectacle éblouissant de couleurs.
Additional translations
réfuterEmployé au sens figuré pour une théorie ou un mythe.
Synonyms
shatter
break apart
pop
go off
erupt
blow up
detonate
burst
Antonyms
implode

Definitions

explodeverb
To burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other processes.
The fireworks exploded in the night sky, creating a dazzling display of colors.
To increase suddenly and dramatically in size, number, or extent.
The population of the city has exploded in the last decade.
To express strong emotion, especially anger, in a sudden and forceful way.
He exploded with rage when he found out about the betrayal.
To cause something to burst or shatter violently.
The demolition team exploded the old building to make way for new construction.
To disprove or invalidate thoroughly, especially a theory or myth.
Recent discoveries have exploded the long-held myth about the island's isolation.
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