Also means
to break into
Usage Note
Irrumpir always takes the preposition en — irrumpir en una sala ('to burst into a room'). It implies sudden, forceful entry without permission. Do not confuse it with interrumpir ('to interrupt'), which looks similar but means something different; learners frequently mix them up.
Examples
"La policía irrumpió en el edificio."
Natural Translation
The police burst into the building.

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