explode

ɛkˈsploʊd
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Translation of explode from English into Dutch

Verb

intr.
1.

bursting

burst with a loud noise and force
  • The bomb will explode at midnight.De bom zal om middernacht exploderen.
2.

rapid increase

increase suddenly and rapidly
exploderen explosief groeien sterk toenemen
  • The population is expected to explode by 2050.Verwacht wordt dat de bevolking tegen 2050 explosief zal groeien.
3.

emotional outburst

express strong feelings suddenly
  • She might explode if you mention that topic.Ze zou kunnen ontploffen als je dat onderwerp noemt.
4.

destruction

tr.
destroy something with an explosion
tr.
opblazen tot ontploffing brengen
  • They plan to explode the old building.Ze zijn van plan het oude gebouw op te blazen.
5.

disprove

tr.UK
prove a theory or myth wrong
tr.UK
  • The scientist exploded the myth with new evidence.De wetenschapper weerlegde de mythe met nieuw bewijs.
6.

data processing

tr.TECH.
break data into smaller parts
tr.TECH.
  • The program will explode the string into an array.Het programma zal de string opsplitsen in een array.
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Expressions with explode: examples in English and translations in Dutch

uitbarsten van woede
ontploffen van woede
She exploded with anger during the meeting, shocking everyone.
uitbarstingsgevaarlijk
He was so angry that he looked ready to explode.
de mythe ontkrachten
de mythe doorprikken
The scientist exploded the myth about the health benefits.
een mythe ontkrachten
een mythe doorprikken
The scientist exploded a myth about climate change.
losbarsten
tot leven komen
The festival exploded into life with music and dancing.
plotseling populair worden
doorbreken
The band exploded onto the scene with their debut album.

Synonyms and analogies of explode in English

Examples of explode in a sentence

  • The balloon will explode if you keep inflating it.
  • Online orders exploded during the holiday sale.
  • Costs could explode if fuel prices rise.
  • He might explode with joy at the surprise.
  • The coach could explode in anger after the loss.
  • Demolition crews will explode the damaged bridge.

Translations of "explode" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
ontploffenv.

If the pressure inside the container continues to rise, it might explode.

Als de druk in de container blijft oplopen, kan hij ontploffen.

exploderenv.

Cycle's pipe is weak and it will not explode properly.

Fiets pijpen zijn zwak en het zal niet naar behoren exploderen.

springenv.

They were fit to explode after waiting for hours without any news.

Ze stonden op springen nadat ze uren hadden gewacht zonder enig nieuws.

barstenv.

Fit to explode, they could no longer tolerate the ongoing injustice.

Op barsten van woede konden ze het voortdurende onrecht niet langer verdragen.

opblazenv.

But maybe you could use it to explode some vampire heads.

Maar misschien kun jij er een paar vampiers mee opblazen.

blazenv.

I've been sitting all the afternoon trying to explode.

Ik zit hier de hele middag, probeer mezelf op te blazen.

uitbarstenv.

The soldiers were fit to explode after hours of waiting on orders.

De soldaten stonden op uitbarsten na urenlang wachten op bevelen.

knallenv.

They heard the fireworks explode, lighting up the sky with vibrant colors.

Ze hoorden het vuurwerk knallen terwijl het de lucht vulde met felle kleuren.

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  • weerleggenv.

explode: Examples and translations in context

The gas tank was fit to explode from the excessive buildup of fuel.

De benzinetank stond door de overmatige ophoping van brandstof op ontploffen.

The firework malfunctioned and fell to earth before it could explode.

Het vuurwerk werkte niet goed en viel op de grond voordat het ontplofte.

She bottled it up for months until one argument made her explode.

Ze onderdrukte haar gevoelens maandenlang totdat één ruzie haar deed ontploffen.

He was fit to explode due to the constant interruptions during his speech.

Hij stond op ontploffen door de constante onderbrekingen tijdens zijn toespraak.

The bomb is designed to explode on impact, causing massive damage.

De bom is gemaakt om bij inslag te ontploffen en enorme schade aan te richten.

The fuel tank can explode if it's punctured during the accident.

De brandstoftank kan ontploffen als hij tijdens het ongeluk wordt doorboord.

The vibes are wrong at this family dinner, like something's about to explode.

De sfeer voelt niet goed tijdens dit familiediner, alsof er iets gaat ontploffen.

The crowd stood silently, waiting to watch the fireworks explode in the sky.

De menigte stond stil en afwachtend, klaar om te zien hoe het straks zou ontploffen.

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