To surge toward or press in; for crowds, waves, or feelings to rush forward or overwhelm (e.g., a crowd surging, a wave hitting, a feeling welling up).
コンサート会場に人が押し寄せ、入口は混雑した。
People surged toward the concert venue, and the entrance became crowded.
懐かしさが胸に押し寄せて、思わず涙が出た。
A wave of nostalgia overwhelmed me, and I couldn't help but cry.
高波が堤防に押し寄せ、一部が壊れた。
High waves crashed against the seawall, breaking part of it.
客がバーゲン会場に押し寄せて商品の棚が空になった。
Customers rushed into the sale venue and the shelves were emptied.