rup
ture
Third Person
ruptures
Present Participle
rupturing
Past Tense
ruptured
Past Participle
ruptured
1
(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly
- The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement.
- Extreme pressure can cause a boiler to rupture, posing a significant safety risk.
- The earthquake caused the gas line to rupture, leading to potential hazards.
- A sudden increase in pressure can cause a tire to rupture while driving.
- Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about to rupture.
2
to cause an agreement or relation to be breached
transitive
- The discovery of hidden clauses in the contract ruptured the trust between the two parties, leading to legal disputes.
- The company's failure to meet deadlines ruptured its longstanding partnership with the supplier.
- The unauthorized use of copyrighted material ruptured the licensing agreement between the publisher and the author.
- The coach's unfair treatment of players ruptured team unity, leading to a decline in performance.
- The betrayal of a close friend ruptured their friendship, leaving both parties feeling hurt and betrayed.
3
(of an internal organ) to suffer damage or tearing
- The eardrum can rupture due to changes in pressure, causing hearing loss.
- High impact sports can sometimes cause the spleen to rupture, requiring immediate medical attention.
4
to cause an internal organs to tear
transitive
- The impact of the accident was so severe that it ruptured the spleen.
- Heavy lifting without proper technique can rupture the muscles in the back.
- Severe coughing fits can sometimes rupture the diaphragm.