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irrupt

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrʌpt/

Definition of irrupt

verb

[no object]

enter somewhere forcibly or suddenly:absurdities continually irrupt into the narrative
(of a bird or other animal) migrate into an area in abnormally large numbers.

Derivatives

irruption
irruptive

Origin:

mid 19th century: (earlier (mid 16th century) as irruption) from Latin irrupt- 'broken into', from the verb irrumpere, from in- 'into' + rumpere 'break'