[no obj] 1 : to make a sudden sideways or forward motion
▪ The boat lurched in the rough seas. ▪ The bus lurched along/down the highway. ▪ The jeep lurched to a stop. 2 : to move or walk in an awkward or unsteady way
▪ She lost her balance and lurched into the counter. ▪ He lurched to his feet. — often used figuratively ▪ Investors worry as the economy lurches towards recession. ▪ He always seems to be lurching from one crisis to another. ▪ The movie lurches from one car chase scene to the next.
▪ The boat lurched in the rough seas. ▪ The bus lurched along/down the highway. ▪ The jeep lurched to a stop.
▪ She lost her balance and lurched into the counter. ▪ He lurched to his feet. — often used figuratively ▪ Investors worry as the economy lurches towards recession. ▪ He always seems to be lurching from one crisis to another. ▪ The movie lurches from one car chase scene to the next.





