irrupt

(verb)

verb

1. enter uninvited

- She irrupted into our sitting room

Similar word(s): intrude

Definition categories: motion, enter

2. erupt or intensify suddenly

- The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism

Similar word(s): erupt, flare

Definition categories: change, deepen, intensify

3. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

- The island's rodent population irrupted

Similar word(s): explode

Definition categories: change, increase