blowup
intermediateB2/ˈbloʊˌʌp/ · blow-up
To explode or cause to explode.
Meanings
To explode or cause to explode.
دھماکا کرنا یا دھماکے کا سبب بننا۔
بجھنا
bujhna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- blow up a balloon
- blow up in flames
- blow up an argument
Example Sentences
The scientist warned that the chemicals could blow up if mixed.
سائنسدان نے خبردار کیا کہ کیمیکلز اگر ملا دیے جائیں تو دھماکہ کر سکتے ہیں۔
Scientist ne khabardar kiya ke chemicals agar mila diye jayein to dhamaka kar sakte hain.
During the celebration, they decided to blow up some balloons.
تقریب کے دوران، انہوں نے کچھ غبارے بھرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Taqreeb ke doran, unhon ne kuch gubare bharne ka faisla kiya.
The argument began to blow up into a full-fledged confrontation.
بحث ایک مکمل تصادم میں تبدیل ہونا شروع ہو گئی۔
Behas ek mukammal tasadum mein tabdeel hona shuru ho gayi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a balloon blowing up to remember 'blowup'.
A balloon being inflated until it pops.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور مچاتی ہے، بیٹا جاتی ہے۔
chor machati hai, beta jati hai.
The thief creates a disturbance when caught.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "blow up" — to explode or inflate
First known use: 19th century
The term 'blow up' has been used since the late 19th century, often referring to the act of bursting or inflating something.