rush
rush
rʌʃ
rash
British pronunciation
/rʌʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "rush"in English

to rush
01

to move or act very quickly

Intransitive: to rush somewhere
to rush definition and meaning
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When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner.
02

to make a sudden, swift, and aggressive movement or attack

Transitive: to rush an adversary or their position
to rush definition and meaning
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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
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The impending deadline rushed the team to complete the project.
04

to attempt to gain yards by carrying the ball forward

Intransitive
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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
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The strong wind rushed the leaves along the sidewalk, creating a swirling dance of colors.
Rush
01

the act of moving quickly, often in a careless or hasty manner

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He left in a rush to catch the bus.
02

a sudden, forceful flow of liquid or air

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A rush of water flooded the street.
03

(in American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running rather than passing

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The running back made a twenty-yard rush.
04

a sudden surge or burst of activity

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There was a rush of orders after the announcement.
05

a swift release of stored emotional or physiological energy

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Skydiving gives a rush like no other.
06

grasslike plants that grow in wet areas, often with cylindrical, hollow stems

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The marsh was full of tall rushes.
01

done or performed quickly, often under pressure

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The report was a rush job to meet the deadline.
02

referring to services or events that do not accept prior reservations

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The restaurant operates on a rush basis only.
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