surge
noun [ C ]
uk/sɜːdʒ/ usa sudden large increase:
surge in sth An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.
There has been a surge in house prices recently.
The surge in defaults has led to charges the mortgage industry engaged in predatory lending practices.
surge
verb [ I ]
uk/sɜːdʒ/ usto increase suddenly and by a large amount:
The company's profits have surged.
surge ahead/forward The eurozone economy surged ahead in the second quarter.