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irruzione — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bust verb To break something, especially by force.
  • foray noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
  • irruption noun The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
  • raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
  • storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.

Senses

irruzione is used for these senses in English:

  • bust (slang) The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
  • foray A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
  • irruption The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.
  • raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
  • storm (military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

bust — full definition

  1. verb To break something, especially by force.
  2. verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
  3. noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
  4. noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
  5. adjective Broke; without any money.

foray — full definition

  1. noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
  2. verb To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.

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