1. flows of water, air, or electricity moving in a particular direction
2. prevailing trends or tendencies in thought, opinion, or events
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Ocean currents carry warm water from the equator to the poles.
• The electrical currents in the wire were measured by the technician.
• Strong air currents made the flight turbulent.
• The swimmer was caught in dangerous currents near the rocks.
• Political currents in the country are shifting toward reform.
• She could sense the emotional currents running through the room.
• The river’s currents were too strong for safe kayaking.