| Id | ESLPod_0892_WE_1458 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 892 |
| Episode Title | Preparing for the Busy Season |
| Phrase | surge |
| Text | The word "surge," in this podcast, means a sudden, significant increase: "The government was surprised by the surge in applications for unemployment benefits." Or, "Economists are predicting a surge in the cost of dairy products next summer." Sometimes a "surge" refers to many people moving in a particular direction: "During the war, countries nearby had problems trying to accommodate the surge of people running away from the fighting." A "surge" is also a sudden movement of a lot of electricity: "Storms can cause power surges." A "surge protector" is a device used for plugging in computers and other valuable electronics so that they are not damaged by electrical surges: "Even if your computer is plugged into a surge protector, it's still not a good idea to use it during a storm." |
| Topics | Business |
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