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- DictionarySurge/sərj/
noun
- 1. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide: "flooding caused by tidal surges"
- 2. a sudden large increase, typically a brief one that happens during an otherwise stable or quiescent period: "the firm predicted a 20% surge in sales"
verb
- 1. (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward: "the journalists surged forward"
- 2. increase suddenly and powerfully: "shares surged to a record high"
The meaning of SURGE is to rise and fall actively : toss. How to use surge in a sentence.
a sudden and great movement forward: At the end of the game, there was a surge of fans onto the field. A tidal surge (= sudden and great rise in the level of the sea) caused severe flooding in coastal areas. a sudden increase of an emotion: She was overwhelmed by a surge of remorse. More examples.
noun. a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep: the onward surge of an angry mob. a strong, swelling, wavelike volume or body of something: a billowing surge of smoke. a sudden, strong increase or burst: a surge of energy; surges of emotion.
a sudden and great movement forward: At the end of the game, there was a surge of fans onto the field. A tidal surge (= sudden and great rise in the level of the sea) caused severe flooding in coastal areas. a sudden increase of an emotion: She was overwhelmed by a surge of remorse. More examples.
A surge is a sudden strong swelling, like a tsunami wave that engulfs the land. Although a surge offers a fluid image, anything can experience a sudden surge, including emotions, political support, or an angry mob.
A surge is a momentary wave of current or power in an electric circuit. Without the safeguard of a fuse or breaker, electrical surges could cause overheating or even fire. If the fuse is too large, it may not blow when a surge occurs.
a sudden increase in the amount or number of something. surge in something a surge in consumer spending. We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand. A last-minute surge in ticket sales saved the show from closure.
1. A powerful wave or swell of water. 2. a. A sudden rushing motion like that of a great wave: The surge of the herd forced some animals into the river. b. The forward and backward motion of a ship subjected to wave action. 3. a.
SURGE definition: 1. to move somewhere with great strength: 2. to increase very quickly: 3. a large increase in…. Learn more.
Definition of surge verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
