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ESLPod_0847_WE_1369 Experiencing a Blackout In this podcast, the word "surge" means a sudden increase that lasts for a short period of time: "During the war, there was a surge of emigration as people tried to leave the country." Or, "What could be causing the surge in tropical diseases?" The word "surge" can also refer to the movement of a lot of people: "Ingrid lost her children in the surge of the crowd." An "electrical surge" refers to a sudden increase in the amount of electricity traveling on a wire or cable: "The power company is looking for ways to prevent against electrical surges." Finally, a "surge protector" is a long, rectangular device that one can plug expensive electronic devices into to protect them from sudden changes in the amount of electricity that is available: "It's always a good idea to use a surge protector for computer equipment."

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Id	ESLPod_0847_WE_1369
Episode Id	ESLPod 847
Episode Title	Experiencing a Blackout
Phrase	surge
Text	In this podcast, the word "surge" means a sudden increase that lasts for a short period of time: "During the war, there was a surge of emigration as people tried to leave the country." Or, "What could be causing the surge in tropical diseases?" The word "surge" can also refer to the movement of a lot of people: "Ingrid lost her children in the surge of the crowd." An "electrical surge" refers to a sudden increase in the amount of electricity traveling on a wire or cable: "The power company is looking for ways to prevent against electrical surges." Finally, a "surge protector" is a long, rectangular device that one can plug expensive electronic devices into to protect them from sudden changes in the amount of electricity that is available: "It's always a good idea to use a surge protector for computer equipment."
Topics	Home + Community

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