storming

storm  (stôrm)

n.

1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.

2. A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale. Also called whole gale.

3. A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles.

4. A strong or violent outburst, as of emotion or excitement: a storm of tears.

5. A violent disturbance or upheaval, as in political, social, or domestic affairs: a storm of protest.

6. A violent, sudden attack on a fortified place.

7. A storm window.

v. stormed, storm·ing, storms

v.intr.

1.

a. To blow forcefully.

b. To precipitate rain, snow, hail, or sleet.

2. To be extremely angry; rant and rage.

3. To move or rush tumultuously, violently, or angrily: stormed into the room.

v.tr.

To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See Synonyms at attack.

Idiom:

take by storm

To captivate completely: a new play that took New York City by storm.

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[Middle English, from Old English.]

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storming [ˈstɔːmɪŋ]

adj

Informal characterized by or displaying dynamism, speed, and energy a storming performance

Translations

storming [ˈstɔːmɪŋ]

A. (= impressive) → arrollador, arrasador

B. N (Mil etc) → asalto m (of a)

storming

adj (inf: = impressive) performance, comeback → stürmisch