Flood In (Verb)
Meaning
Arrive in great numbers.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The office building was overwhelmed as visitors from all over the country began to flood in for the annual conference.
- As the popular new restaurant finally opened its doors, hungry customers started to flood in from the surrounding neighborhood.
- The resort town was quiet until summer when tourists would flood in to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
- After the famous author announced her book signing, fans started to flood in from all directions to get a glimpse of her.
- During rush hour, commuters would flood in from the suburbs to get to work in the city center on time.