A period of intense activity: "I write in very short bursts—10 or 15 minutes” ( Zoe Heller).
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A sudden outbreak or outburst; an explosion.
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A volley of bullets fired from an automatic weapon: The machine gunner fired a quick burst.
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An abrupt, intense increase; a rush: a burst of speed; fitful bursts of wind.
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The number of bullets fired from an automatic weapon by one pull of the trigger.
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verb-intransitive
To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open: The sacks were bursting with grain.
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To come apart or seem to come apart because of overwhelming emotion: thought his heart would burst with happiness.
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To come open or fly apart suddenly or violently, especially from internal pressure.
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To emerge, come forth, or arrive suddenly: burst out of the door.
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To explode.
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verb-transitive
To cause to burst: burst the balloon. See Synonyms at break.
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To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.
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To separate (a continuous form or printout) into individual sheets.
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verb
To break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within.
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To give way from an excess of emotion .
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To give vent suddenly to a repressed emotion .
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To emerge or spring suddenly .
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To be filled to the breaking point .
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