irrupt
/ɪˈrʌpt/
verb
- To enter or burst into a place suddenly and forcefully.
- The crowd irrupted into the stadium as soon as the gates opened.
- During the storm, water irrupted through the cracks in the basement wall.
- The protesters irrupted into the town square, demanding change.
- To increase rapidly in number or population, especially in ecology (e.g., animals).
- When food is plentiful, some bird species irrupt and expand their range dramatically.
- Scientists observed the locusts irrupt in the region, causing widespread damage.
- The rabbit population irrupted after the mild winter, overwhelming the local farms.
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