ichidan verb, intransitive verb
surge forward; advance on; flood in
Describes a large number of people, things, or abstract forces moving forward together in a powerful, often overwhelming way. Can be used for crowds, waves, emotions, memories, etc.
観客がステージに押し寄せた。
The audience surged toward the stage.
台風で高波が海岸に押し寄せ
High waves are surging onto the shore due to the typhoon.
懐かしい思い出が一気に押し寄せてきた。
Nostalgic memories came flooding back all at once.