CEFR C1

detonate

verb

Meaning

Explode or cause to explode suddenly and violently.

Examples

The demolition crew prepared to detonate the old bridge at dawn.
If the pressure rises too high, the gas tank could detonate.

Synonyms: blow up, explode, burst, detonate

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detonate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛtəneɪt/

Definition

Explode or cause to explode suddenly and violently.

Examples

The demolition crew prepared to detonate the old bridge at dawn.
If the pressure rises too high, the gas tank could detonate.
Experts were called in to detonate the unexploded ordnance discovered on the beach.

How to Use detonate

detonate something (collocation): To cause a specific object to explode. — "They had to detonate the device remotely."
be detonated by (collocation): Passive construction for controlled explosions. — "The charges were detonated by a timer."

Synonyms of detonate

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