irrupt

[ ih-ruhpt ]
/ ɪˈrʌpt /

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.

Origin of irrupt

1850–55; < Latin irruptus; see irruption

OTHER WORDS FROM irrupt

un·ir·rupt·ed, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for irrupt

irrupt
/ (ɪˈrʌpt) /

verb (intr)

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

Derived forms of irrupt

irruption, noun

Word Origin for irrupt

C19: from Latin irrumpere to rush into, invade, from rumpere to break, burst