burst

noun, verb29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

an unexpected, quick outbreak of something

a brief, intense period of activity or emotion

the first outbreak or surge of something

the last surge of energy or activity

one continuous, short outbreak

an outbreak that happens from time to time

to break open or apart unexpectedly

to break open after a period of pressure or waiting

indicates what is bursting forth (e.g., energy, anger)

to unexpectedly begin doing something (e.g., burst into tears, burst into song)

happening in short, intermittent periods

figurative: to be full of a strong emotion

to emerge suddenly and forcefully from a place