Blowup: meaning, definitions and examples
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blowup
[ หbloสสp ]
explosion event
A blowup refers to a rapid expansion of gases or the sudden release of energy that results in an explosion or a violent event. It can also describe a significant escalation in intensity or a sudden outburst of emotion. In a broader sense, it may refer to a situation that has spiraled out of control, often leading to dramatic consequences.
Synonyms
blast, detonation, eruption, explosion, outburst.
Examples of usage
- The blowup in the factory caused significant damage.
- After the argument, there was a blowup in the office.
- The gas leak led to a blowup that startled the entire neighborhood.
- His blowup during the meeting surprised everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "blowup" in other languages:
๐ต๐น explosรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคซเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Explosion
๐ฎ๐ฉ ledakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฑัั
๐ต๐ฑ wybuch
๐ฏ๐ต ็็บ (ใฐใใฏใค)
๐ซ๐ท explosion
๐ช๐ธ explosiรณn
๐น๐ท patlama
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ๋ฐ (ํญ๋ฐํ๋ค)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝbuch
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝbuch
๐จ๐ณ ็็ธ (bร ozhร )
๐ธ๐ฎ eksplozija
๐ฎ๐ธ sprengja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััะปาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแแฅแแแ (aphetqeba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ partlayฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ explosiรณn
Etymology
The term 'blowup' originated in the early 20th century in the United States, primarily as a colloquial expression. It is a compound of 'blow', which means to force air or gas out, and 'up', signifying a violent or upward movement. The concept of an explosive reaction characterized the earlier uses of the term, often associated with fireworks and military artillery. Over time, the term evolved to also represent metaphorical applications, such as a sudden increase in violence, anger, or intensity in personal or professional relationships. The versatility of 'blowup' allowed it to be adopted in various contexts, including discussions of emotional outbursts and escalating conflicts. In contemporary usage, it encompasses both literal and figurative explosions, denoting a significant and often uncontrollable reaction.