gold rush

• Periode, in der viele Menschen rasch in ein Gebiet ziehen, in dem Gold gefunden wurde, oft begleitet von fieberhafter Goldsuche und wirtschaftlichem Aufschwung. Auch allgemein ein starker, kurzfristiger Ansturm auf eine neue, einträgliche Möglichkeit.

A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often characterized by a frenzy of mining activity and economic boom.

1. Historical eventB2formal

   A period of rapid migration of people to an area where gold has been discovered, often leading to a boom in population and economic activity.

   Goldrausch

   • The California Gold Rush of 1849 attracted thousands of prospectors.
   • Many towns were established during the gold rush in Australia.
   • The gold rush transformed the economy of the region.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   A sudden, widespread rush to take advantage of a new opportunity or resource, often for financial gain.

   Goldrausch

   • The tech boom created a gold rush for software developers.
   • Investors are in a gold rush to buy shares in the new company.
   • The discovery of oil led to a modern gold rush in the area.