irrupted Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb enter uninvited
   intrude; irrupt.
   
   • They intruded on our dinner party
   • She irrupted into our sitting room
2. verb erupt or intensify suddenly
   flare; break open; erupt; flare up; burst out; irrupt.
   
   • Unrest erupted in the country
   • Tempers flared at the meeting
   • The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism
3. verb increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
   explode; irrupt.
   
   • The population of India is exploding
   • The island's rodent population irrupted

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