surge
gb/sˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/sˈɚd͡ʒ/
B2
English
~ 9600
megugrás, megugrik, hullám, elönt, előretörés, előretör, bezúdul, feszültséglökés, túlfeszültség
NOUN
B2
1
megugrás
B2
Usage pattern:
a surge in [something]
The company reported a surge in online sales over the holiday season.
A vállalat az online eladások ünnepi időszakban tapasztalt megugrásáról számolt be.
Hospitals are struggling to cope with the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
A kórházak nehezen birkóznak meg a COVID19-es esetek legutóbbi megugrásával.
Analysts expect a surge in interest rates if inflation remains high.
There was a sudden surge in applications after the deadline was extended.
The announcement led to a surge in the value of the company’s shares.
Learner examples
There was a big surge in ticket sales last week.
Múlt héten jelentősen megugrott a jegyeladás.
The city saw a surge in visitors during the festival.
A fesztivál idején megugrott a városba érkező látogatók száma.
We noticed a surge in website traffic after the TV show.
Many countries had a surge in prices last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'a big rise up'* instead of using the more natural phrase *'a surge in [something]'*. Also, they may say *'surge of prices'* when the usual pattern is *'surge in prices'*.
Meaning
sudden large increase
Collocations
a surge in demand
|a surge in prices
|a surge in cases
|a sudden surge
|see a surge
|report a surge
Synonyms
spike (Often used in news or statistics for a sharp, short-term rise.)
Antonyms
drop (Refers to a decrease in amount or level, the opposite of a surge.)
Themes
business
|news
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A fast and big increase in number, price, or level.
A sudden, significant rise in the amount, level, or rate of something, especially after a period of stability or slower change.
VERB
B2
2
megugrik
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] surges; [something] surges to [number/level]
Energy prices have surged in recent months.
Az energiaárak az elmúlt hónapokban megugrottak.
Demand for electric cars is expected to surge over the next decade.
A következő évtizedben várhatóan megugrik az elektromos autók iránti kereslet.
The party’s popularity surged after the debate.
Shares in the company surged to a three-year high on Monday.
New infections surged shortly after restrictions were lifted.
Learner examples
Last year, food prices surged in my country.
Tavaly megugrottak az élelmiszerárak az országomban.
After the video went viral, the number of followers surged.
Miután a videó futótűzként terjedni kezdett, megugrott a követők száma.
Unemployment surged during the crisis.
The temperature surged to 40 degrees in the afternoon.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *surge* transitively, saying *'the government surged the prices'*; in this sense, *surge* is intransitive: *'prices surged'* or *'prices were surged by the change'* is incorrect. Use *'raise/increase the prices'* if you need an object.
Meaning
to increase suddenly and strongly
Collocations
prices surged
|profits surged
|cases surged
|surge to a record high
|surge sharply
|surge overnight
Synonyms
soar (Often suggests a very fast and sometimes dramatic rise, especially for prices and numbers.)
Antonyms
plummet (Describes a very fast and often dramatic fall, the opposite direction of a surge.)
Themes
business
|news
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go up very fast and strongly in number, price, or level.
To rise suddenly and powerfully in size, amount, or level, especially after a period of slower change.
NOUN
B2
3
hullám
B2
Usage pattern:
a surge of [emotion]
He felt a surge of anger when he heard the unfair comments.
Amikor meghallotta az igazságtalan megjegyzéseket, hirtelen düh öntötte el.
As she walked onto the stage, a surge of panic hit her.
Ahogy kilépett a színpadra, hirtelen pánik fogta el.
Looking at the old photos, I experienced a sudden surge of nostalgia.
A surge of pride swept through the team when they saw their results.
She fought back a surge of irritation and stayed quiet.
Learner examples
I felt a surge of joy when I passed the exam.
Amikor átmentem a vizsgán, hirtelen öröm öntött el.
He had a surge of fear when the plane started to shake.
Amikor a repülő rázkódni kezdett, hirtelen félelem fogta el.
She felt a surge of confidence after the meeting.
A surge of sadness came when he left.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'surge in anger'* instead of the more natural *'surge of anger'*. With emotions, use *of*, not *in*.
Meaning
sudden strong feeling
Collocations
a surge of anger
|a surge of pride
|a surge of fear
|a surge of energy
|a surge of excitement
|feel a surge of [emotion]
Synonyms
rush (Often used for a sudden strong feeling or effect, especially of excitement or energy.)
Antonyms
calm (A state without strong, sudden feelings, opposite to a surge of emotion.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short, very strong feeling that comes suddenly.
A sudden and powerful increase in a particular emotion or feeling.
VERB
C1
4
elönt
B2
Usage pattern:
[emotion] surges (through [someone])
A wave of relief surged through her when she heard the good news.
Amikor meghallotta a jó hírt, elöntötte a megkönnyebbülés.
Anger surged inside him as he read the comments.
Ahogy olvasta a megjegyzéseket, elöntötte a düh.
Hope surged through the crowd when the results were announced.
Jealousy surged up unexpectedly when she saw them together.
Panic surged through him as the alarm began to sound.
Learner examples
Fear surged through me when I heard the noise.
Amikor meghallottam a zajt, elöntött a félelem.
Relief surged through her after the test ended.
A teszt után elöntötte a megkönnyebbülés.
Excitement surged through the fans when the team scored.
Sadness surged up when she said goodbye.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'I surged of anger'*; in this sense, *surge* is usually used with the feeling as the subject: *'anger surged through me'*, not *'I surged of anger'*.
Meaning
emotion becoming suddenly strong
Collocations
anger surged through him
|hope surged
|panic surged up
|excitement surged through the crowd
|jealousy surged
|relief surged through her
Synonyms
flood (Often used with *through* or *over* to describe a strong feeling entering someone suddenly.)
Antonyms
subside (Describes a feeling becoming weaker or less intense, the opposite of surging.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a feeling suddenly becomes very strong inside someone.
To suddenly become very strong or intense as a feeling, often described as moving through a person.
NOUN
B2
5
előretörés
B2
hullám
B1
Usage pattern:
a surge of [people/water]; a surge toward [place]
A sudden surge of the crowd pushed him toward the stage.
A tömeg hirtelen előretörése a színpad felé lökte.
The boat rocked violently as a surge of water hit its side.
A csónak hevesen imbolygott, amikor egy vízhullám az oldalának csapódott.
Security struggled to control the surge toward the exits.
The storm caused a dangerous coastal surge that flooded low-lying areas.
There was a surge of traffic as commuters tried to leave the city at the same time.
Learner examples
A surge of people ran toward the doors.
Hirtelen emberáradat indult az ajtók felé.
The waves came in a strong surge and hit the rocks.
A víz erős hullámban csapódott a szikláknak.
There was a surge toward the bus when it arrived.
The storm brought a surge of water onto the road.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with *wave* and say *'a wave to the exit'* instead of *'a surge toward the exit'*. Use *surge* when you want to stress a sudden, strong movement of a mass.
Meaning
sudden powerful movement forward/upward
Collocations
a surge of water
|a surge of the crowd
|a surge toward the exit
|a surge forward
|storm surge
|a surge of traffic
Synonyms
wave (Can describe a moving mass of water or people, though it is slightly less focused on suddenness.)
Antonyms
ebb (Used especially for water moving back or away, the opposite of a forward surge.)
Themes
nature
|safety
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A fast, strong movement forward or up, usually of water or a big group of people.
A sudden, strong, often wave-like movement forward or upward, especially of water, people, or another large mass.
VERB
B2
6
Usage pattern:
[people/water] surge forward/up/through [a place]
As the doors opened, the crowd surged forward.
Amint kinyíltak az ajtók, a tömeg előretört.
Water surged into the basement after the heavy rain.
A heves eső után a víz bezúdult a pincébe.
Protesters surged through the streets of the capital.
Fans surged toward the stage as the band came on.
The team surged up the field in the final minutes of the game.
Learner examples
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
Amikor kinyíltak a kapuk, a tömeg előretört.
Water surged into the house after the storm.
A vihar után a víz bezúdult a házba.
People surged toward the exit when the alarm rang.
The players surged up the field to score.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *surge* for single people, saying *'he surged to the shop'*; in everyday English, *run* or *rush* is more natural for one person. *Surge* is usually for crowds, water, or other large masses.
Meaning
to move forward suddenly and powerfully
Collocations
the crowd surged forward
|water surged into the room
|surge through the streets
|surge toward the gate
|surge past the guards
|surge up the field
Synonyms
rush (Focuses on speed; *surge* adds a sense of power and force.)
Antonyms
recede (Describes water or a mass moving back or away, opposite of surging forward.)
Themes
nature
|safety
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move fast and strongly forward or up, often as a big group of people or water.
To move suddenly and forcefully forward or upward, especially as a large group or mass.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
7
Usage pattern:
a power surge; a surge in voltage
A power surge during the storm damaged several of their computers.
A vihar közbeni feszültséglökés több számítógépüket is megrongálta.
The device protects your equipment from sudden voltage surges.
A készülék megvédi a berendezéseit a hirtelen feszültséglökésektől.
The outage was caused by a surge in the local power grid.
Uncontrolled electrical surges can shorten the life of sensitive electronics.
They installed new equipment to monitor surges on the line.
Learner examples
A power surge can break your TV.
Egy túlfeszültség tönkreteheti a tévédet.
We use a surge protector for our computers.
A számítógépeinkhez túlfeszültségvédőt használunk.
The lights flashed because of a power surge.
The storm caused a big surge in the power line.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *power surge* with *power cut*. A *power surge* is too much electricity for a short time, while a *power cut* is no electricity.
Meaning
sudden brief increase in electricity
Collocations
power surge
|voltage surge
|electrical surge
|surge protector
|caused by a surge
|surge in the power line
Synonyms
spike (Technical term for a very brief jump in voltage; often interchangeable in electrical contexts.)
Antonyms
brownout (A drop in voltage or power, rather than a sudden increase.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|safety
|science
Definition
A fast, short rise in electricity that can harm electronic devices.
A short, sudden increase in electrical voltage or current in a circuit or power supply, which can damage electronic equipment.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
8
megugrik
B2
Usage pattern:
[current/voltage/power] surges; [electricity] surges through [something]
The voltage surged when the generator was switched on.
Megugrott a feszültség, amikor bekapcsolták a generátort.
Current surged through the circuit, overloading the components.
Az áramerősség hirtelen megugrott az áramkörben, és túlterhelte az alkatrészeket.
During the lightning strike, power surged through the building’s wiring.
The system shut down automatically when the load surged.
Engineers monitored how the current surged under different conditions.
Learner examples
The power surged when the machine started.
Amikor a gép elindult, hirtelen megugrott a feszültség.
Electricity surged through the cable during the test.
A teszt során az áramerősség hirtelen megugrott a kábelben.
The voltage surged and the lights went very bright.
Current surged in the line during the storm.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this technical sense and say things like *'my phone surged'* when they mean *'my phone suddenly got very hot'* or *'my phone charged quickly'*. Use *surge* here only for the flow of electricity itself.
Meaning
electricity increasing suddenly
Collocations
voltage surged
|current surged
|power surged through the line
|surge through the circuit
|surge during a storm
|electrical load surged
Synonyms
spike (Technical; describes voltage rising sharply for a very short time.)
Antonyms
drop (In this context, refers to voltage or current decreasing instead of increasing.)
Themes
technology
|engineering
|safety
|science
Definition
When electricity suddenly becomes stronger for a short time in a system.
To rise suddenly and briefly in voltage or current within an electrical system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
surge
IPA
GB/sˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/sˈɚd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
surge (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (surge)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: surge
- Plural: surges
Verb
- Base: surge
- 3rd Person Singular: surges
- Present Participle: surging
- Past: surged
Word family
Forms
surges
noun
surging
verb
surged
verb
Related words
upsurge
noun
resurgence
noun
resurgent
adjective
Expressions
a surge in cases
1/ə sˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɪn kˈeɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
sudden increase in number of cases
A fast, big increase in how many cases of a disease or problem are reported.
Examples
- Many countries saw a surge in cases after the holidays.
- Health officials are worried about a surge in cases this winter.
- The city imposed new rules to control the surge in cases.
a surge in demand
1/ə sˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɪn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
sudden large increase in demand
A fast, big increase in how many people want to buy or use something.
Examples
- There has been a surge in demand for electric cars.
- The company was not ready for the sudden surge in demand.
- After the ad campaign, they saw a surge in demand for their new app.
a surge of anger
1/ə sˈɚd͡ʒ əv ˈæŋɡɚ/
fixed phrase
sudden strong feeling of anger
A short, very strong feeling of anger that comes suddenly.
Examples
- He felt a surge of anger when he read the comment.
- A surge of anger ran through her, but she stayed calm.
- She fought back a surge of anger and smiled politely.
power surge
1/pˈaʊɚ sˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
short sudden rise in electricity
A short, strong increase in electricity that can damage electrical devices.
Examples
- A power surge during the storm fried their router.
- Use a surge protector to keep your computer safe from power surges.
- The lights flickered because of a power surge in the building.
surge ahead
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ əhˈɛd/
phrasal verb
move suddenly into the lead
To go forward quickly and become the leader or go much faster than others.
Examples
- The team surged ahead in the second half of the game.
- One candidate has surged ahead in the latest polls.
- Sales have surged ahead of expectations this quarter.
surge back
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ bˈæk/
fixed phrase
return suddenly and strongly
To come back quickly and with strong force, for example to a high level again.
Examples
- The team surged back in the final minutes to win the match.
- After a slow start, the currency surged back against the dollar.
- Memories of his childhood suddenly surged back.
surge forward
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ fˈɔɹwɚd/
fixed phrase
move forward suddenly and strongly
To move forward quickly and with force, often as a big group of people or water.
Examples
- The crowd surged forward when the doors opened.
- Fans surged forward to get closer to the stage.
- As the whistle blew, the players surged forward.
surge through
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ θɹˈu/
fixed phrase
move suddenly through something
To go through a place or thing very fast and with strong force.
Examples
- A wave of panic surged through the room.
- Water surged through the broken pipes.
- An excited crowd surged through the gates when they opened.
surge up
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
rise or move upward suddenly
To move or go up very quickly and strongly.
Examples
- Water surged up through the drains after the heavy rain.
- Fear surged up inside her as she heard the noise.
- Flames surged up as the wind grew stronger.
surge protector
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ pɹətˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
device protecting from power surges
A special power strip or plug that stops strong electricity surges from harming your electronic devices.
Examples
- Plug your laptop into a surge protector so a power spike doesn't destroy it.
- They plugged all their computers into a surge protector.
- During storms, we turn off the TV and unplug the surge protector.
- A good surge protector can save your TV during a storm.
- Most offices use surge protectors to keep their computers safe.
- The office installed new surge protectors after several power problems.