Meaning & Definition of word "Surge"

Surge

/sɜːrdʒ/

1. A sudden and powerful forward or upward movement.
- Example: There was a surge of water when the dam opened.
2. A sudden increase or rise, especially in a quantity or amount.
- Example: The company experienced a surge in sales during the holiday season.
3. An abrupt or large increase in something, particularly in electrical current.
- Example: The electrical system failed due to a surge in voltage.

1. To rise suddenly and powerfully.
- Example: The crowd surged forward to get closer to the stage.
2. To increase suddenly and significantly.
- Example: The temperatures surged after the cold front moved through.
3. To move with a sudden and powerful forward or upward movement.
- Example: The ship surged over the waves during the storm.

Middle English, from Old French 'surgir' meaning to rise, from Latin 'surgere'.

surge of power:

A sudden increase in power or strength.

surge protector:

A device that protects electrical equipment from voltage spikes.

surge pricing:

A pricing strategy where prices are increased in response to demand.

upsurge:

A sudden increase or rise, particularly in a trend or data.

resurgence:

An increase or revival after a period of little in activity or popularity.

Meaning: Surge in popularity.

Example Sentence: That new app had a surge, everyone's using it!

Meaning: To surge ahead in a competition.

Example Sentence: He surged past everyone at the finish line.