inrush /ˈɪnˌɹʌʃ/noun 2/ˌɪnˈɹʌʃ/ verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A crowding or flooding in. •The initial flow of electricity into a component when it is switched on. inrush /ˌɪnˈɹʌʃ/ verb1 •(no longer used) To rush in.The Ocean, ready to inrush upon them. — 1610 formsinrushed · inrushing · inrushes