eruption
gb/ɪɹˈʌpʃən/ us/ɪɹˈʌpʃən/
B2
English
vulkánkitörés, kirobbanás, kiütés, kitörés, megélénkülés, fogelőtörés, fogzás, napkitörés
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
an eruption (of [a volcano]); the eruption of [volcano]
The eruption sent ash high into the atmosphere and grounded flights for days.
A vulkánkitörés magasra juttatta a hamut a légkörbe, és napokra leállította a légiforgalmat.
Scientists monitored the volcano closely in the weeks before the eruption.
A tudósok szorosan figyelték a vulkánt a kitörést megelőző hetekben.
Villagers evacuated after an eruption triggered fast-moving lava flows.
Learner examples
The volcano had an eruption last night.
Tegnap éjjel kitört a vulkán.
Ash covered the town after the eruption.
A kitörés után hamu borította a várost.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *explosion* for volcanoes; *eruption* is the standard word for volcano activity.
Meaning
a volcano exploding and releasing material
Collocations
volcanic eruption
|major eruption
|minor eruption
|eruption plume
|ash cloud
|lava flow
|during the eruption
|after the eruption
|eruption warning
|eruption history
Synonyms
volcanic outburst (More formal and less common than eruption.)
Antonyms
dormancy (A period when a volcano is inactive.)
Themes
nature
|geography
|science
|weather
Definition
When a volcano explodes and sends out lava and ash.
An event in which a volcano suddenly releases lava, ash, gases, and rock, often violently.
NOUN
B2
2
kirobbanás
B2
Usage pattern:
an eruption of [anger/violence/protests]
His speech was followed by an eruption of anger from the audience.
Beszéde után a közönségből kitört a harag.
The ceasefire collapsed, leading to an eruption of violence in the capital.
A tűzszünet összeomlott, ami erőszak kirobbanásához vezetett a fővárosban.
A small argument turned into an eruption of shouting.
Learner examples
There was an eruption of anger in the meeting.
Harag robbant ki az értekezleten.
The argument caused an eruption of violence.
A vita erőszak kirobbanását okozta.
Common mistake:
Often confused with *interruption* because of similar sound; meanings are unrelated.
Meaning
a sudden angry or violent outburst
Collocations
eruption of anger
|eruption of violence
|sudden eruption
|brief eruption
|violent eruption
|an eruption in the crowd
|eruption of fighting
|eruption of protest
|an eruption of rage
|an eruption of hostility
Synonyms
outburst (General word for sudden strong emotion or action.)
|
flare-up (Often suggests something starting again after being quiet.)
Antonyms
calm (A state of quiet and control rather than sudden intensity.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|conflict
|news
Definition
A sudden strong outburst, especially of anger or violence.
A sudden, intense expression of anger, violence, or strong feeling that breaks out quickly.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
kiütés
B1
Usage pattern:
a skin eruption; an eruption on [body part]
She developed a painful skin eruption after taking the new medication.
Az új gyógyszer bevétele után fájdalmas bőrkiütés alakult ki nála.
The doctor examined the eruption on his arms and asked about allergies.
Az orvos megvizsgálta a karján lévő kiütést, és rákérdezett az allergiákra.
Heat and sweat can trigger eruptions in sensitive skin.
Learner examples
I have an eruption on my skin.
Kiütés van a bőrömön.
The cream helped my eruption.
A krém segített a kiütésemen.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, people often say *rash* or *breakout* instead of *eruption*.
Meaning
a sudden rash or breakout on skin
Collocations
skin eruption
|allergic eruption
|itchy eruption
|pustular eruption
|a red eruption
|eruption on the face
|eruption on the arms
|widespread eruption
|treat the eruption
|cause an eruption
Synonyms
rash (More common everyday term.)
|
breakout (Often used for acne-like spots.)
Antonyms
remission (A period when symptoms become less severe or disappear.)
Themes
health
|body
|medicine
Definition
A sudden rash or spots on the skin.
A sudden appearance of a rash, spots, or other inflamed areas on the skin, often caused by illness or allergy.
NOUN
C1
4
kitörés
B2
megélénkülés
B2
Usage pattern:
an eruption of [laughter/applause/cheering/activity]
Her joke triggered an eruption of laughter across the room.
A vicce nyomán nevetés tört ki az egész szobában.
There was a sudden eruption of activity as the deadline approached.
A határidő közeledtével hirtelen megélénkült a tevékenység.
The goal was met with an eruption of cheers from the fans.
Learner examples
The news caused an eruption of applause.
A hír tapsvihart váltott ki.
We heard an eruption of laughter.
Nevetéskitörést hallottunk.
Common mistake:
Don’t use *eruption* for a slow, gradual increase; it suggests something sudden.
Meaning
a sudden burst of sound or activity
Collocations
eruption of laughter
|eruption of applause
|eruption of cheers
|eruption of activity
|brief eruption
|sudden eruption
|an eruption from the crowd
|an eruption of noise
|an eruption of excitement
|an eruption of creativity
Synonyms
burst (Very common and less dramatic than eruption.)
|
surge (Often suggests a strong rise, not always sudden noise.)
Antonyms
lull (A quiet or inactive period.)
Themes
daily_life
|communication
|culture
|work
Definition
A sudden strong burst of noise or activity.
A sudden, noticeable start or increase of activity, noise, or expression from a group or situation.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
fogelőtörés
C1
fogzás
B1
Usage pattern:
tooth eruption; the eruption of [a tooth/teeth]
The dentist noted delayed eruption of the child’s front teeth.
A fogorvos a gyermek metszőfogainak késleltetett előtörését állapította meg.
Wisdom-tooth eruption can cause soreness and swelling.
A bölcsességfog előtörése fájdalmat és duzzanatot okozhat.
Teething symptoms often start before tooth eruption is visible.
Learner examples
My baby is having tooth eruption.
A babám épp fogzik.
Tooth eruption can hurt.
A fogzás fájhat.
Common mistake:
Often replaced in casual speech by *teething*; *eruption* is more clinical.
Meaning
a tooth coming through the gums
Collocations
tooth eruption
|eruption of baby teeth
|eruption of wisdom teeth
|delayed eruption
|normal eruption
|eruption pattern
|eruption sequence
|eruption age
|painful eruption
|impacted tooth
Synonyms
tooth emergence (Clear but less standard than eruption in dentistry.)
Antonyms
impaction (When a tooth fails to erupt properly and remains trapped.)
Themes
health
|body
|dentistry
|parenting
Definition
When a tooth starts to come out through the gums.
The process of a tooth moving up and appearing through the gums.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
6
napkitörés
B2
Usage pattern:
a solar eruption; an eruption on the Sun
A solar eruption disrupted radio communications in the polar regions.
Egy napkitörés megzavarta a rádiókommunikációt a sarkvidéki térségekben.
Researchers tracked the eruption as it hurled plasma into space.
A kutatók nyomon követték a kitörést, ahogy plazmát lövellt az űrbe.
The forecast warned of increased space-weather risk after the eruption.
Learner examples
A solar eruption can affect satellites.
Egy napkitörés hatással lehet a műholdakra.
Common mistake:
Often mixed up with *solar flare*; a flare is one type of solar eruption.
Meaning
a sudden release of energy in space
Collocations
solar eruption
|magnetic eruption
|eruption on the Sun
|plasma eruption
|coronal mass ejection
|space weather
|powerful eruption
|eruption event
|satellite disruption
|geomagnetic storm
Synonyms
solar flare (Related event; often used more generally in news.)
Antonyms
quiescence (A quiet period with little activity.)
Themes
science
|space
|technology
|weather
Definition
A sudden powerful event on the Sun.
A sudden release of energy and charged material from the Sun or another astronomical object.
Grammar
Dictionary form
eruption
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈʌpʃən/
US/ɪɹˈʌpʃən/
Syllables & stress
erup - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: eruption
- Plural: eruption, eruptions
Word family
Forms
eruptions
noun
Core family
erupt
verb B1
eruptive
adjective
Expressions
an eruption of activity
1/ən ɪɹˈʌpʃən əv æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
sudden increase in activity
When many things start happening suddenly.
Examples
- The announcement caused an eruption of activity on social media.
- At dawn there was an eruption of activity in the market.
- The newsroom saw an eruption of activity as the story broke.
Learner examples
- The news caused an eruption of activity.
an eruption of anger
1/ən ɪɹˈʌpʃən əv ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden display of anger
A sudden moment when someone becomes very angry.
Examples
- His eruption of anger surprised everyone in the room.
- An eruption of anger at the delay ended the discussion.
- She apologized for her eruption of anger during the call.
Learner examples
- He had an eruption of anger.
an eruption of applause
1/ən ɪɹˈʌpʃən əv əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
sudden loud clapping
Sudden loud applause from many people.
Examples
- The final note was followed by an eruption of applause.
- Her name drew an eruption of applause from the crowd.
- There was an eruption of applause when the team walked onto the field.
Learner examples
- We heard an eruption of applause.
an eruption of laughter
1/ən ɪɹˈʌpʃən əv lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden burst of laughter
A sudden strong laugh from many people.
Examples
- His impression caused an eruption of laughter in the audience.
- There was an eruption of laughter when the microphone cut out at the wrong moment.
- The class burst into an eruption of laughter at the blooper reel.
Learner examples
- The joke caused an eruption of laughter.
an eruption of violence
1/ən ɪɹˈʌpʃən əv vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase
formal
sudden outbreak of violence
When violence starts suddenly.
Examples
- The agreement failed to prevent an eruption of violence in the region.
- Police prepared for an eruption of violence after the verdict.
- A minor incident sparked an eruption of violence outside the stadium.
Learner examples
- There was an eruption of violence in the city.