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to rush
01
to move or act very quickly
Intransitive: to rush somewhere
Examples
When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.
Realizing he was late for the meeting, John had to rush to the conference room.
02
to make a sudden, swift, and aggressive movement or attack
Transitive: to rush an adversary or their position
Examples
The army decided to rush the enemy outpost under the cover of darkness.
The predators in the wild often rush their prey with incredible speed and precision.
03
to pressure or compel someone to act quickly or without proper consideration
Ditransitive: to rush sb to do sth
Examples
The impending deadline rushed the team to complete the project.
The urgent phone call rushed her to make immediate travel arrangements.
04
to attempt to gain yards by carrying the ball forward
Intransitive
Examples
The running back skillfully rushed past defenders, showcasing impressive speed and agility.
The quarterback's ability to read the defense and decide whether to pass or rush made him a dual-threat on the field.
05
to force or propel something or someone rapidly and forcefully
Transitive: to rush sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The strong wind rushed the leaves along the sidewalk, creating a swirling dance of colors.
Trying to catch the bus, she accidentally rushed the people waiting in line at the bus stop.
Rush
01
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
Examples
He left in a rush to catch the bus.
Students packed up in a rush at the end of class.
02
a sudden forceful flow
Examples
A rush of water flooded the street.
The wind hit them in a sudden rush.
03
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
Examples
The running back made a twenty-yard rush.
Each rush counts toward the team's yardage total.
04
a sudden burst of activity
Examples
There was a rush of orders after the announcement.
The holiday season brings a rush in retail stores.
05
the swift release of a store of affective force
Examples
Skydiving gives a rush like no other.
Winning the game produced a rush of euphoria.
07
grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems
Examples
The marsh was full of tall rushes.
Cattails and rushes lined the pond.
rush
01
done under pressure
Examples
The report was a rush job to meet the deadline.
He gave a rush answer without thinking.
02
not accepting reservations
Examples
The restaurant operates on a rush basis only.
Guests must take a rush table; no bookings allowed.
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