explodes

verb
UK /ɪkˈspləʊdz/
US /ɪkˈsploʊdz/

It blows up with a big bang.

The balloon explodes when you pop it with a pin.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Suddenly becomes very angry.

Dad explodes when he sees the messy room.

3. Grows or increases very quickly.

The city explodes in size during the summer.

4. Makes a loud sudden noise.

The crowd explodes with cheers when the team scores.