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to rush
01
to move or act very quickly
Intransitive: to rush somewhere
Example
To catch the last bus, the passengers had to rush to the bus stop.
When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.
The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed.
02
to make a sudden, swift, and aggressive movement or attack
Transitive: to rush an adversary or their position
Example
The predators in the wild often rush their prey with incredible speed and precision.
With a battle cry, the warriors rushed the enemy lines, catching them off guard.
The army decided to rush the enemy outpost under the cover of darkness.
03
to pressure or compel someone to act quickly or without proper consideration
Ditransitive: to rush sb to do sth
Example
The unexpected visitor rushed the host to prepare a meal in a hurry.
The impending deadline rushed the team to complete the project.
The manager rushed the staff to finish the report ahead of schedule, causing stress and fatigue.
04
to attempt to gain yards by carrying the ball forward
Intransitive
Example
The rookie quarterback surprised everyone by successfully rushing for a touchdown in his debut game.
The offensive line created a perfect pocket, allowing the quarterback to rush for a significant gain.
The running back skillfully rushed past defenders, showcasing impressive speed and agility.
05
to force or propel something or someone rapidly and forcefully
Transitive: to rush sb/sth somewhere
Example
The sudden downpour rushed water into the streets, causing localized flooding.
The water burst through the dam, rushing debris downstream in its powerful current.
The strong wind rushed the leaves along the sidewalk, creating a swirling dance of colors.
Rush
01
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
02
a sudden forceful flow
03
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
04
a sudden burst of activity
05
the swift release of a store of affective force
06
physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)
07
grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
Example
To catch the last bus, the passengers had to rush to the bus stop.
When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.
The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed.
Realizing he was late for the meeting, John had to rush to the conference room.
Seeing the approaching storm, the beachgoers decided to rush back to their cars.
