Definitions

1. verb

to break apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise, or to cause something to do this

“The bomb was designed to explode in mid-air.”

2. noun

the act of breaking apart suddenly and violently, or a sudden and violent release of energy

“The explosion of the firework lit up the sky.”

3. verb

to become suddenly and violently active or widespread

“The news of the scandal caused the scandal to explode in the media.”

4. noun

a sudden and violent release of energy

“The city was hit by a massive explosion that destroyed several buildings.”