Definition of Explode

Verb: explode ik'splowd

Cause to burst with a violent release of energy
"We exploded the nuclear bomb";
- detonate, blow up, set off
Burst outward, usually with noise
"The champagne bottle exploded";
- burst
Show a violent emotional reaction
"The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"
Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
"His anger exploded";
- burst forth, break loose
Destroy by exploding
"The enemy exploded the bridge"
Cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
Drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
Show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
Burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
"The Molotov cocktail exploded";
- detonate, blow up
Increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
"The population of India is exploding";
- irrupt