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Definition of surging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
growthexperiencing a rapid increase or growth
- The surging economy boosted everyone's confidence.
2.
forceful movementmoving forcefully or powerfully
- The surging waves battered the coastal defenses.
Noun
generalthe act or process of a sudden strong increase
- The surging of the crowd made it hard to move.
Origin of surging
Latin, surgere (to rise)
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Examples of surging in a sentence
Surging interest rates affected the housing market. The surging crowd pushed forward. Surging rivers flooded the town. The surging of website traffic crashed the server. A sudden surging of pain made her sit down immediately.
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- French:en plein essor, poussée, ...
- German:boomend, Anstieg, ...
- Italian:in aumento, impennata, ...
- Spanish:creciente, oleada, ...
- Portuguese:crescente, afluência, ...
- Chinese:迅猛发展的, 激增, ...
- Japanese:急成長する, 急増, ...
- Arabic:مُتَصاعِد, تَصَاعُد, ...
- Hebrew:גּוֹאָה, הִתְפָּרְצוּת, ...
- Russian:растущий, резкий рост, ...
- Ukrainian:зростаючий, сплеск, ...
- Hindi:उफान पर, अचानक उछाल, ...
Definition of surge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionsudden powerful emotion or feeling
- She felt a surge of happiness.
2.
sudden risesudden powerful increase or movement
- There was a surge in demand for the product.
3.
electricityTECH. sudden increase in voltage or currentTECH.
- The power surge damaged the computer.
4.
maritimeRare swell or heave of the seaRare
- The ship rode the surge of the ocean.
5.
militaryTECH. US deployment in large numbers at short noticeTECH. US
- The surge of troops was unexpected.
Verb
1.
sudden increaseincrease suddenly in value or number
- The company's stock prices surged after the announcement.
2.
sudden movementmove suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
- The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
3.
emotionfeel an emotion suddenly and powerfully
- A sense of pride surged through her.
4.
wavesRare rise or roll with a heavy swelling motionRare
- The ocean surged against the rocks.
Images of surge
swell or heave of the sea
Expressions with surge
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sudden increase in electrical power
The storm caused a surge of power, damaging several appliances.
move quickly and powerfully ahead
The team surged forward after halftime.
brief boost in energy or effort
He experienced a power surge in the last lap of the race.
move forward quickly and suddenly
The car surged ahead of the others in the race.
temporary price increase due to high demand
The ride-sharing app uses surge pricing during peak hours.
device that shields electronic equipment from voltage spikes
He plugged his computer into a surge protector during the storm.
device in power line protecting equipment from voltage spikes
Plug your computer into a surge suppressor to prevent damage.
rise in sea level caused by a storm
The storm surge reached heights that threatened the coastal towns.
tank used to control sudden changes in water pressure
The surge tank prevents pipes from bursting during pressure fluctuations.
increased testing in an area to control disease spread
Surge testing was implemented to contain the outbreak.
sudden increase in military troops in an area
The government announced a troop surge in the conflict zone.
sudden rise in sea level during storm
The wind surge caused flooding in the coastal town.
cloud of gas and debris from an explosion
The base surge spread rapidly after the eruption.
rapid flow of debris due to a landslide
The heavy rains triggered a debris surge down the hillside.
fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter
The pyroclastic surge destroyed the village near the volcano.
device that protects electric systems by safely diverting sudden high voltage
The technician installed a surge arrester beside the transformer for protection.
device protecting equipment from voltage spikes
The surge diverter saved the computer from damage.
container for temporary storage of bulk materials
The factory installed a surge hopper to manage material flow.
Origin of surge
Latin, surgere (to rise)
Examples of surge in a sentence
He experienced a surge of pride at the ceremony. The surge in electricity caused a blackout. A surge of adrenaline helped him finish the race. A surge in the circuit caused the lights to flicker. The sudden surge fried the appliance instantly. The fishermen struggled against the powerful surge.
A sudden surge threatened to capsize the boat. A surge of reinforcements arrived at dawn. The general ordered a surge to the front lines. The demand for the product surged during the holiday season. Interest in the new technology surged overnight. The waves surged against the rocky shore. Electricity surged through the wires during the storm. Excitement surged within him as he opened the letter. Fear surged in the crowd during the storm. The river surged over its banks. Crowds surged through the streets.
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- French:vague, grimper en flèche, ...
- German:Gefühlsausbruch, sprunghaft ansteigen, ...
- Italian:ondata, aumentare improvvisamente, ...
- Spanish:oleada, dispararse, ...
- Portuguese:onda, disparar, ...
- Chinese:情感爆发, 飙升, ...
- Japanese:高まり, 急上昇する, ...
- Arabic:اِنْدِفَاع, ارتفع فجأة, ...
- Hebrew:גַל, לְזַנֵּק, ...
- Russian:прилив, взлететь, ...
- Ukrainian:сплеск, різко зрости, ...
- Hindi:उमड़, उछलना, ...
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