a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide
flooding caused by tidal surges
a dangerous crush followed a surge at the front of the stage
a sudden large increase, typically a temporary one
the firm predicted a 20% surge in sales
the surge of interest in healthy lifestyles
a major deployment of military forces to reinforce those already in a particular area
(of an emotion or feeling) affect someone powerfully and suddenly
indignation surged up within her
(of a rope, chain, or windlass) slip back with a jerk