1.break open or apart suddenly;
The bubble burst
2.force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up;
break into tears
3.burst outward, usually with noise;
The champagne bottle exploded
4.move suddenly, energetically, or violently;
He burst out of the house into the cool night
5.be in a state of movement or action;
The room abounded with screaming children
6.emerge suddenly;
The sun burst into view
7.cause to burst;
The ice broke the pipe
8.break open or apart suddenly and forcefully;
The dam burst