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
- verb To break something, especially by force.
- verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
- noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
- noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
- adjective Broke; without any money.
foray — full definition
- noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
- verb To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.