Meaning of the word "surge of" in English

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surge of

US /sɜrdʒ ʌv/
UK /sɜːdʒ ɒv/

Phrase

a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide

Example:
There was a sudden surge of people towards the stage.
The company experienced a surge of new orders after the advertisement.
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