inrush

noun
UK: /ˈɪnrʌʃ/
US: /ˈɪnrʌʃ/

  1. A sudden, large flow of something, especially liquid or people.

    1. The inrush of water surprised us.
    2. There was an inrush of fans when the doors opened early before the concert.

  2. A sudden increase in electrical current when a device is turned on.

    1. The inrush current can damage components.
    2. Design considerations must account for the inrush current of the motor.

Synonyms

surge flood influx rush

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inrush" in English means: A sudden, large flow of something, especially liquid or people., A sudden increase in electrical current when a device is turned on..

The phonetic transcription of "inrush" is /ˈɪnrʌʃ/ in British English and /ˈɪnrʌʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inrush": surge, flood, influx, rush.

Example usage of "inrush": "The inrush of water surprised us.". More examples on the page.