Phrase guide

power surge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An unexpected and uncontrolled increase in the output power of an engine or motor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The pilot quickly recovered from the power surge caused by the faulty fuel system.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: kragstuwing — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • French: surtension — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • German: Überspannung — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Hungarian: túlfeszültség — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Māori: hiko auripo — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Spanish: sobretensión — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Spanish: sobrecarga eléctrica — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Spanish: surgimiento enérgico — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike
  • Swedish: överspänning — an unexpected, temporary, uncontrolled increase in current or voltage in an electrical circuit; a voltage spike