explosive situation

ɪkˈsploʊsɪv ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən

Definition

Definition of explosive situation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

conflicttense situation that can escalate rapidly

The political debate turned into an explosive situation.
The meeting quickly became an explosive situation.
An explosive situation arose during the protest.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with explosive

explosive temper

tendency to become very angry suddenly and strongly

He has an explosive temper and often yells at work.

explosive mixture

situation or group likely to become violent or problematic

The meeting turned into an explosive mixture of conflicting opinions..

explosive belt

belt packed with explosives for suicide attacks

The terrorist wore an explosive belt during the attack..

explosive device

device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

The soldiers found an explosive device near the road.

plastic explosive

explosive material that is soft and moldable by hand

The engineers used plastic explosive to demolish the old bridge.

explosive charge

explosive component in a device or weapon

The bomb squad carefully removed the explosive charge from the device.

Expressions with situation

lose-lose situation

situation where all outcomes are bad

In a lose-lose situation, both options lead to negative results.

win-win situation

situation where all parties benefit

The partnership created a win-win situation for both companies.

chicken-and-egg situation

situation where it's unclear which thing comes first

It's a chicken-and-egg situation: which came first, the law or the crime?

no-go situation

situation where progress is impossible or not allowed

The project became a no-go situation due to budget cuts.

command of the situation

control or authority over a situation

The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.

it's a catch 22 situation

exp.

used to say rules trap you, so you cannot succeed

It's a catch 22 situation: you need experience to get a job.

have the situation well in hand

manage a situation effectively and confidently

She has the situation well in hand at the office.

sink or swim situation

situation where one must succeed or fail by their own efforts

Starting a new business is often a sink or swim situation.

sticky situation

difficult or tricky problem

He found himself in a sticky situation at work.

taxing situation

difficult or demanding circumstance

The project deadline created a taxing situation for the team.

Terms with explosive situation included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

set off a powder keg

conflict

cause a situation to become explosive or violent

View all translations of explosive situation

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:situation explosive, ...
German:angespannte Situation, ...
Italian:situazione esplosiva, ...
Spanish:situación explosiva, ...
Portuguese:situação tensa, ...
Chinese:紧张局势, ...
Japanese:爆発的な状況, ...
Arabic:وَضْع مُنْفَجِر, ...
Hebrew:מַצָּב נְפִיץ, ...
Russian:взрывоопасная ситуация, ...
Ukrainian:напружена ситуація, ...
Hindi:विस्फोटक स्थिति, ...
Bengali:বিস্ফোরক পরিস্থিতি, ...
Catalan:situació explosiva, ...
Czech:výbušná situace, ...
Danish:eksplosiv situation, ...
Dutch:explosieve situatie, ...
Greek:εκρηκτική κατάσταση, ...
Hungarian:robbanásveszélyes helyzet, ...
Khmer:ស្ថានការណ៍ផ្ទុះឡើង, ...
Korean:폭발적인 상황, ...
Persian:وضعیت بحرانی, ...
Polish:wybuchowa sytuacja, ...
Portuguese (BR):situação tensa, ...
Romanian:situație tensionată, ...
Swedish:explosiv situation, ...
Thai:สถานการณ์ตึงเครียด, ...
Turkish:patlayıcı durum, ...
Vietnamese:điểm nóng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.