detonated
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəd// UK //dˈɛtənˌeɪtɪd// det·o·nat·ed
v. exploded or caused something to explode. You use this when talking about bombs or other devices that go off with a lot of force.
v. exploded or triggered an explosion with sudden violence. The past tense or past participle of 'detonate'; functions as a transitive or intransitive verb.
The demolition crew detonated the old building safely.
Engineers detonated the explosives at dawn to clear the path for the new highway through the mountains.
After the area was cleared of civilians, the bomb disposal unit successfully detonated the suspicious device in a controlled environment to prevent further risk.
Usage
The verb can be used transitively (to detonate something) or intransitively (the bomb detonated).