surge

• Substantiv, das eine plötzliche, starke Vorwärtsbewegung, einen plötzlichen Anstieg oder ein Anschwellen bezeichnet; häufig verwendet im Zusammenhang mit Wellen, Elektrizität, Gefühlen oder Menschenmengen.

A noun referring to a sudden, powerful forward movement, increase, or rush, often used in contexts of waves, electricity, emotions, or crowds.

1. Sudden increaseB2formal

   A sudden and powerful forward movement or increase in something.

   Plötzlicher Anstieg

   • There was a surge in demand for electric cars last year.
   • The company experienced a surge in sales after the new product launch.
   • A surge of tourists visited the city during the festival.

   Synonymeboostescalationgrowthincreasejumpleaprisespurtswellupsurge

   Antonymedeclinedecreasedropfallplunge

2. Electrical surgeB2formaltechnical

   A sudden increase in electrical power or voltage.

   Spannungsspitze

   • A power surge damaged my computer.
   • The surge protector saved the equipment from damage.
   • Lightning caused a surge in the electrical grid.

   Synonymespiketransient

3. Emotional surgeB2informal

   A sudden strong feeling or emotion.

   Gefühlsausbruch

   • He felt a surge of anger when he heard the news.
   • A surge of excitement ran through the crowd.
   • She experienced a surge of relief after the exam.

   Synonymeburstfloodoutburstrushupsurgewave

• Verb, das eine plötzliche, kraftvolle Vorwärts- oder Aufwärtsbewegung beschreibt, oft in Bezug auf Wellen, Gefühle oder Mengen.

A verb used to describe a sudden, powerful forward or upward movement, often in reference to waves, emotions, or quantities.

1. B2formal

   To increase suddenly and powerfully, often in a short period of time.

   Plötzlich ansteigen

   • The stock market surged after the announcement.
   • Demand for the product surged during the holiday season.
   • Prices surged due to supply chain disruptions.

   Synonymeescalatejumpleaprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarspike

   Antonymedeclinedecreasedipdropdwindlefallplungesink

2. Move forward powerfullyB2formal

   To move forward with great force or speed, like a wave or crowd.

   Vorwärtsstürmen

   • The crowd surged toward the stage when the band appeared.
   • Water surged over the dam during the storm.
   • The army surged across the border.

   Synonymechargeplungerushstampedesweep

   Antonymeebbrecederetreatwithdraw

3. Feel a sudden emotionB2informal

   To experience a sudden and strong feeling or emotion.

   Aufwallen

   • A feeling of hope surged through her.
   • Anger surged within him when he heard the news.
   • Joy surged in his heart as he saw his family.

   Synonymefloodoverwhelmrushsweep overwell up