platzen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
• burst verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
• explode verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.

Senses

platzen is used for these senses in English:

• bounce (intransitive, informal, of a cheque/check) To be refused by a bank because it is drawn on insufficient funds.
• burst An act or instance of bursting.
• burst (transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.

bounce — full definition

1. verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
2. verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
3. verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
4. noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.

burst — full definition

1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.

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