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surge forward
[/sɜːrdʒ ˈfɔːrwərd/]
verb phrase
avançar rapidamente
1.
To move forward suddenly and with great force or energy
The crowd surged forward toward the entrance.
A multidão avançou rapidamente em direção à entrada.
2.
To increase or rise suddenly and dramatically
Sales surged forward in the third quarter.
As vendas avançaram rapidamente no terceiro trimestre.
3.
To make rapid progress or achieve momentum
The team surged forward with renewed determination.
O time avançou rapidamente com determinação renovada.
NYC Slang
push through
Synonyms
push forward
rush forward
thrust forward
advance rapidly
move ahead
forge ahead
Antonyms
retreat
pull back
fall back
recede
stagnate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
avançar rapidamente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ir para frente com ímpeto
Business context common in corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
avançar em massa
Often used for crowds or groups
Portugal
avançar rapidamente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'investida'
Related Idioms & Phrases
surge ahead
make headway
gain ground
forge ahead
press forward
momentum building
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