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to hurry
01
to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time
Intransitive: to hurry | to hurry somewhere
Examples
Realizing he was late for the meeting, John hurried to the conference room.
To catch the train, she had to hurry down the platform with her suitcase in hand.
02
to prompt or induce speed or quick movement
Transitive: to hurry sb
Ditransitive: to hurry sb to do sth
Examples
The boss hurried the team to complete the project before the deadline.
The urgency of the situation hurried the paramedics as they rushed to the accident scene.
Hurry
01
a state of urgency or rush, often caused by a need to complete a task quickly or reach a destination within a limited timeframe
02
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
03
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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