SURGE

[noun] [C] - a sudden and great increase, or a sudden and great movement forwardAn unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer fault.There has been a surge in house prices recently.The company has found it difficult to cope with the surge in demand for their products.A sudden surge of imports can threaten a domestic industry.She was overwhelmed by a surge of remorse.I felt a sudden surge of sympathy for him.At the end of the game, there was a surge (= a sudden and great movement forward) of fans onto the field.A tidal surge (= sudden and great rise in the level of the sea which causes water to flow where it usually does not) caused severe flooding to the area by the sea.See also resurgence.