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Pronunciation Northern /ɓṳŋ˨˩/ Central /ɓuŋ˧˧/ Southern /ɓuŋ˨˩/
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flare up
Verb
flare up

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4 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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flare up

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
flare up; break out Core Actions & OperationTheme Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

To start suddenly and strongly, such as a fire, an emotion, or a social conflict.

vi Ngọn lửa bùng lên dữ dội trong ngôi nhà cũ.

en The fire flared up strongly in the old house.

run away

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
run away; bolt Movement & SportTheme

To leave a place or a person very suddenly and unexpectedly, often to avoid something.

vi Cậu bé sợ quá nên đã bùng khỏi lớp học.

en The boy was so scared that he bolted from the classroom.

break a promise

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
break a promise Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

To fail to do what you said you would do or to not keep an agreement.

vi Anh ấy đã bùng lời hứa đi chơi cùng bạn bè.

en He broke his promise to go out with his friends.

Sense 2 Verb
default; cancel order

To break a commitment or to cancel a commercial order suddenly without providing a valid reason.

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