Irrupting: meaning, definitions and examples
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irrupting
[ ɪˈrʌptɪŋ ]
sudden entry
Irrupting refers to the act of breaking in or bursting into a place or situation suddenly and forcefully. This term is often used in contexts where something unexpected disrupts normal flow. It can indicate both physical and metaphorical interruptions, such as the eruption of emotions or unexpected behaviors. In geological terms, it may describe the sudden emergence of magma at the surface. The term implies a level of chaos or surprise accompanying the action.
Synonyms
break in, burst, intrude, invade.
Examples of usage
- The crowd started irrupting the gates during the concert.
- Emotions began irrupting as she faced the difficult truth.
- The new policies were irrupting into the established norms.
Translations
Translations of the word "irrupting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irrupção
🇮🇳 अचानक प्रवेश
🇩🇪 einbrechen
🇮🇩 irup
🇺🇦 вторгнення
🇵🇱 wtargnięcie
🇯🇵 侵入する
🇫🇷 irruption
🇪🇸 irrupción
🇹🇷 baskın
🇰🇷 침입
🇸🇦 اقتحام
🇨🇿 vtržení
🇸🇰 vtrhnutie
🇨🇳 突入
🇸🇮 vpad
🇮🇸 innrás
🇰🇿 шабуыл
🇬🇪 შეტევა
🇦🇿 təsir
🇲🇽 irrupción
Etymology
The word 'irrupting' is derived from the Latin word 'irrumpere', which means 'to break in' or 'to burst in'. The prefix 'ir-' is a variant of 'in-', suggesting movement towards or into, while '-rumpere' means 'to break'. The term began to appear in English in the 19th century, reflecting both literal and metaphorical connotations of sudden intrusion or interruption. In scientific contexts, particularly geology, the term describes how magma irrupts from the interior of the Earth to form a volcanic eruption, illustrating the dynamic nature of geological processes. Over time, 'irrupt' and its variations have come to encapsulate a range of applications, from emotional outbursts to structural breaches.