| Front | surge |
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| Back | verb, nounBrE /sɜːdʒ/NAmE /sɜːrdʒ/ verb 1 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move quickly and with force in a particular directionThe gates opened and the crowd surged forward. Flood waters surged into their homes. He surged past the other runners on the last lap.2 [intransitive] (+ adv./prep.) to fill sb with a strong feeling sweepRelief surged through her.3 [intransitive] (of prices, profits, etc.) to suddenly increase in valueShare prices surged. related noun upsurge4 [intransitive] (of the flow of electrical power) to increase suddenly noun 1 ~ (of sth) a sudden increase of a strong feeling rushShe felt a sudden surge of anger. a surge of excitement see also upsurge2 a sudden increase in the amount or number of sth; a large amount of sth~ (in sth)a surge in consumer spending We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand.~ (of sth) After an initial surge of interest, there has been little call for our services. see also upsurge3 ~ (of sth) a sudden, strong forward or upward movementa tidal surge A surge of people poured through the gates.4 a sudden increase in the flow of electrical power through a systemAn electrical surge damaged the computer's disk drive. The National Grid was hit by a huge power surge. |
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