Inrush

/ˈɪnrʌʃ/
noun

A sudden and large flow or movement of something into a place or a thing.

The doors opened and an inrush of fresh air filled the room.
Visual representation of "inrush" - A sudden and large flow or movement of something into a place or a thing.

Often appears as...

  • inrush of current
  • inrush of water
noun

A sudden increase in electrical power in a circuit.

An inrush current is an input current of short duration during initial start-up that exceeds the steady-state current value.
Visual representation of "inrush" - A sudden increase in electrical power in a circuit.

Often appears as...

  • inrush current
  • inrush current limiter

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Technical

noun

A sudden and large flow or movement of something into a place or a thing.

The doors opened and an inrush of fresh air filled the room.
Visual representation of "inrush" - A sudden and large flow or movement of something into a place or a thing.

Often appears as...

  • inrush of current
  • inrush of water
noun

A sudden increase in electrical power in a circuit.

An inrush current is an input current of short duration during initial start-up that exceeds the steady-state current value.
Visual representation of "inrush" - A sudden increase in electrical power in a circuit.

Often appears as...

  • inrush current
  • inrush current limiter

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "inrush"
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Physical Movement

Often describes a swift movement of elements like air or water into a space.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hikers felt the inrush of cold wind as they reached the mountaintop.
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Sudden Occurrence

Highlights the abruptness of the event, usually unexpected or quickly changing the environment.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrence
The sudden inrush of spectators filled the once-empty stadium.
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Figurative Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe an influx of non-physical things, such as emotions or ideas.

Illustration for Figurative Use
An inrush of inspiration struck the artist during the concert.
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Physical Movement

Often describes a swift movement of elements like air or water into a space.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hikers felt the inrush of cold wind as they reached the mountaintop.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sudden Occurrence

Highlights the abruptness of the event, usually unexpected or quickly changing the environment.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrence
The sudden inrush of spectators filled the once-empty stadium.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe an influx of non-physical things, such as emotions or ideas.

Illustration for Figurative Use
An inrush of inspiration struck the artist during the concert.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Often describes a swift movement of elements like air or water into a space.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Hikers felt the inrush of cold wind as they reached the mountaintop.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sudden Occurrence

Highlights the abruptness of the event, usually unexpected or quickly changing the environment.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrence
The sudden inrush of spectators filled the once-empty stadium.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe an influx of non-physical things, such as emotions or ideas.

Illustration for Figurative Use
An inrush of inspiration struck the artist during the concert.
Visual representation of the word "Inrush"

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