CEFR B2

rupture

verb, noun

Meaning

To break open or burst apart suddenly and violently.

Examples

The sudden explosion caused the boiler to rupture.
Doctors warned that the stress could rupture a blood vessel.

Synonyms: split, burst, crack, shatter

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rupture (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌptʃər/

Definition

To break open or burst apart suddenly and violently.

Examples

The sudden explosion caused the boiler to rupture.
Doctors warned that the stress could rupture a blood vessel.
The dam was at risk of rupturing after the heavy rains.

How to Use rupture

rupture a vessel (collocation): To break a blood vessel. — "The strain caused him to rupture a vessel in his eye."
rupture of (prepositional phrase): The act of breaking or bursting, or a state of discord. — "The rupture of the gas line caused a major emergency."

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