What does explode mean?
explode
Definition
To burst apart suddenly and violently, with a loud bang, flames and flying pieces.
Example sentences
Imagine working on a rocket for ten years and watching it explode a minute after liftoff.
Imagine working on a rocket for ten years and watching it explode a minute after liftoff.
The battery in my old phone has swollen up like a pillow — I'm half expecting it to explode.
The battery in my old phone has swollen up like a pillow — I'm half expecting it to explode.