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irrupt
[ih-ruhpt]
verb (used without object)
to break or burst in suddenly.
to manifest violent activity or emotion, as a group of persons.
(of animals) to increase suddenly in numbers through a lessening of the number of deaths.
irrupt
/ ɪˈrʌpt /
verb
to enter forcibly or suddenly
(of a plant or animal population) to enter a region suddenly and in very large numbers
(of a population) to increase suddenly and greatly
Other Word Forms
- irruption noun
- unirrupted adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of irrupt1
Example Sentences
The vociferations of the assailants, who irrupted into the house, reached the ears of the Abbot, the Marchioness and Mademoiselle Plouernel.
The impulse thus given, uninterruptedly propagated itself to the primitive country of the Fins, on the banks of the Ural, whence irrupted a torrent of Huns, Avars, Chasars, and divers mixtures of Asiatic races.
It seemed as if the very bowels of the earth had shaken themselves and irrupted.
Now, the Vedic Aryans appear in history at just the period when they are on the move southwards into India; but they are no irrupting host.
Into these not unpleasant musings Mr. Jason Vandervelde irrupted himself, with the astounding request that she come with him now, immediately, to a hospital where a girl unknown to her prayed to see her.
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