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to irrupt

to irrupt

9.4
Suddenly appear or enter with force
  • verb
  • /ɪˈrʌpt/
translation icon : irrumper
  • Protesters suddenly irrupted onto the stage, disrupting the award ceremony.

Examples

  • A sense of joy irrupted among the fans as their team scored the winning goal.

  • Tension irrupted between the rival groups after months of uneasy peace.

  • Don't irrupt!

  • The crowd irrupted into the hall during the concert.

  • The crowd irrupted into the conference hall when the speaker announced a surprise guest.

  • During the storm, the waves irrupted over the rocks and crashed onto the shore.

  • As the moment of truth approached, emotions irrupted in the team, leading to joyous celebrations.

Synonyms

to erupt
vsto irrupt
123 4.2

To suddenly start in a strong or violent way, often showing strong feeling

is a sudden forceful outbreak often of events or feelings not physical entry
to burst
vsto irrupt
115 1.9

Enter or appear suddenly with energy

is focused on sudden forceful entrance rather than general sudden movement
to rush in
vsto irrupt
36 3.1

Act quickly without thinking, for example by going into a place

is more forceful and violent rather than merely quick or hasty
to burst in
vsto irrupt
21 3.3

To enter a room suddenly and interrupt people

is a sudden forceful entry focused on impact rather than mere interruption
to burst forth
vsto irrupt
5 5.4

Suddenly start to happen with a lot of energy

is about sudden forceful coming into a space rather than apparent growth
to burst in on
vsto irrupt
3 5.2

Go into a room or conversation suddenly and interrupt people

is a sudden forceful arrival rather than only interrupting

Antonyms

to leave
∞ 1.0

To go away from a place, person, or group

to withdraw
466 2.8

To stop taking part in a place or activity

How Forceful

to storm
102 5.7
to irrupt
9.4
to barge in
  • Informal
59 5.5
to burst in
21 3.3
to enter
∞ 1.0
to come in
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

irrupt infinitive
irrupted past
irrupted past participle
irrupting present participle
irrupts third person singular

Morphology

irrupt = ir + rupt

Built from the prefix 'ir-' + the combining form 'rupt'; the 'burst/enter' sense is recoverable for learners familiar with words like 'erupt' or 'rupture', but 'rupt' is not a standalone English word, so many B1 learners may not deduce the meaning directly.

Etymology

Irrupt comes from Latin parts in- 'into' and rumpere 'to break', so imagine someone 'breaking into' a room. That's why irrupt means to burst in or enter suddenly and forcefully.