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inrush
UK
/ˈɪn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈɪn.rʌʃ/
inrushes
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈɪn.rʌʃ/
Translations
The inrush of water into the basement caused significant damage.
L’afflux d’eau dans le sous-sol a causé des dégâts importants.
The transformer experiences a high inrush when energized.
Le transformateur subit un fort courant d’appel lorsqu’il est mis sous tension.
The inrush of tourists during the summer months boosts the local economy.
La ruée des touristes pendant les mois d’été stimule l’économie locale.
Definitions
The inrush of water into the basement caused significant damage.
The inrush of tourists during the summer months boosts the local economy.
The transformer experiences a high inrush when energized.
inrushed
Past Simple
inrushed
Past Participle
inrushing
ing-form
Rare, chiefly literary; means "to rush in".
Translations
When the hatch opened, water inrushed and flooded the compartment.
Lorsque l’écoutille s’est ouverte, l’eau s’est engouffrée et a inondé le compartiment.
Additional translations
Definitions
When the hatch opened, water inrushed and flooded the compartment.
Synonyms
UK
/ˈɪn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈɪnˌrʌʃ/
Used attributively, especially in technical contexts (e.g. "inrush current").
Translations
Engineers calculated the inrush current to size the circuit breaker properly.
Les ingénieurs ont calculé le courant d’appel afin de dimensionner correctement le disjoncteur.
Definitions
Engineers calculated the inrush current to size the circuit breaker properly.