ground swell

• Crescimento súbito e amplo da opinião pública, de um sentimento ou de um apoio a algo, frequentemente usado em contexto político ou social. Também pode se referir, no sentido literal, a uma ondulação larga e longa do mar, geralmente causada por tempestade distante.

A sudden and widespread increase in public opinion, feeling, or support for something, often used in political or social contexts.

1. Growing public opinionC1formal

   A sudden and widespread increase in public feeling or opinion about a particular issue.

   Onda de opinião pública

   • There is a ground swell of support for the new environmental policy.
   • A ground swell of protest arose after the controversial decision.
   • The politician was surprised by the ground swell of opposition to his proposal.

2. Large waveC1formal

   A large, heavy wave that rises slowly and moves across the ocean, often caused by an earthquake or storm.

   Ondulação

   • The sailors prepared for the ground swell approaching from the south.
   • A powerful ground swell rocked the small fishing boat.
   • The surfer waited for the perfect ground swell to ride.