Meaning of the word detonate in English

What does detonate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

detonate

US /ˈdet̬.ən.eɪt/
UK /ˈdet.ən.eɪt/

Verb

explode or cause to explode

Example:
The bomb failed to detonate.
They plan to detonate the old building next week.