Definition of Surge
Surge
sur·ge
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden and strong increase or movement of something
e.g. The company experienced a surge in sales after the new product launch
(verb)
to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value;
e.g. The stock market experienced a surge in numbers.
(verb)
to move with a surge or in surges;
e.g. He loved the surge of excitement that came with the hunt.
(verb)
to slacken gradually or let go;
e.g. They would surge the rope so that they had enough slack to tie a knot.
(noun)
a swelling, rolling, or sweeping forward like that of a wave or series of waves;
e.g. Local trends saw a surge of interest in the newest gaming console.
(noun)
a sudden rise of current or voltage in an electrical circuit;
e.g. There was a power surge, which resulted in a power outage in the neighborhood.
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