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blowup

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/ˈbloʊˌʌp/ · blow-up

To explode or cause to explode.

Meanings

verbformal

To explode or cause to explode.

دھماکا کرنا یا دھماکے کا سبب بننا۔

بجھنا

bujhna

Formal: انفجار کرنا

Synonyms

explodedetonateblow apartدھماکہ کرناانفجار کرناپھٹنا

Antonyms

deflatecalmخواب دارسکون

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

blowout:A blowout generally refers to an explosion or sudden, large failure; 'blowup' often relates to an explosion or an emotional outburst.

Word Family

blowup
nounبجھنا

See Also

💡 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.