Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, powerful increase in the amount or degree of something

“The surge in demand for electric vehicles led to a shortage of batteries.”

2. verb

to rise or move suddenly and quickly, often in a powerful or overwhelming way

“The water surged over the dam, causing widespread flooding.”

3. noun

a sudden, powerful flow of electricity, especially one caused by a lightning strike

“The surge of electricity from the lightning strike caused the equipment to malfunction.”