Dell's initial agreement to buy 3Par for $18 per share was upset when Hewlett-Packard stormed in with a higher bid this week. 3Par said Wednesday that it was in talks with H-P over the higher offer.
"Dell and 3Par have signed an amendment to the agreement reflecting the new offer price," the company said.
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Definition of storm
noun
1a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. (also storm system) an intense low-pressure weather system; a cyclone. a wind of force 10 on the Beaufort scale (48-55 knots or 88-102 km/h). a heavy discharge of missiles or blows:two men were taken by a storm of bullets
2a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy:the book caused a storm in America the manager is at the centre of a drugs storm in Germany a vehement outburst of a specified feeling or reaction:the disclosure raised a storm of protest
3 (
storms)
North American storm windows.
4a direct assault by troops on a fortified place.
verb
1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction:she burst into tears and stormed off he stormed out of the house [with direct speech] shout (something) angrily; rage:‘Don’t patronize me!’ she stormed move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest:Chester stormed back with two goals in five minutes
2 [with object] (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force:commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today (as noun storming)the storming of the Bastille
3 [no object] (
it storms,
it is storming, etc.)
(of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.verb
1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction:she burst into tears and stormed off he stormed out of the house [with direct speech] shout (something) angrily; rage:‘Don’t patronize me!’ she stormed move forcefully and decisively to a specified position in a game or contest:Chester stormed back with two goals in five minutes
2 [with object] (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force:commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today (as noun storming)the storming of the Bastille
3 [no object] (
it storms,
it is storming, etc.)
(of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
2 …を風雨［外気］に当てる；〈木材などを〉（外気に当てて）かわかす, 干す.
3 ((通例受身))〈岩石などを〉変色させる, 風化［崩壊］させる.
4 〈船・船員などが〉…の風上へ出る［航行する］.
5 《建築》…に水垂れ勾配(こうばい)をつける, 水切りの傾斜をつける.
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1 （あらし・危険・困難などを）切り抜ける((through ...)).
3 外気でいたむ［変色する］, 風化する.
storm
n.- An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.
- A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale. Also called whole gale.
- A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles.
- A strong or violent outburst, as of emotion or excitement: a storm of tears.
- A violent disturbance or upheaval, as in political, social, or domestic affairs: a storm of protest.
- A violent, sudden attack on a fortified place.
- A storm window.
v., stormed, storm·ing, storms.v.intr.- To blow forcefully.
- To precipitate rain, snow, hail, or sleet.
- To be extremely angry; rant and rage.
- To move or rush tumultuously, violently, or angrily: stormed into the room.
v.tr.
To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See synonyms at attack.
idiom:take by storm
- To captivate completely: a new play that took New York City by storm.
[Middle English, from Old English.]
AI Overview
"Stormed out" means to leave a place in a sudden, noisy, and angry manner, often slamming doors or moving aggressively to show extreme displeasure or frustration. It implies a dramatic departure where the person is visibly upset or in a bad mood. [
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Usage Examples:
- "After a huge argument, he stormed out of the house".
- "She stormed out of the meeting in a rage".
- "My girlfriend stormed out and slammed the door". [1, 2, 3]
- Stalked off
- Flounced out
- Left in a huff
- Rushed out angrily
- Walked out in anger
- Departed furiously [1, 2]
This phrase is a phrasal verb that functions as an intransitive verb. The action often indicates being "mad" or "upset" and, as described in this
short video lesson, it shows a very dramatic exit. For further reference, check the
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