rushing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
    rush.
    • the linebackers were ready to stop a rush
  2. noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
    rush; hurry; haste.
    • in his haste to leave he forgot his book
  3. verb move fast
    rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; hasten; speed; pelt along; rush along.
    • He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
    • The cars raced down the street
  4. verb attack suddenly
    rush.
  5. verb urge to an unnatural speed
    rush; hurry.
    • Don't rush me, please!
  6. verb act or move at high speed
    rush; hasten; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
    • We have to rush!
    • hurry--it's late!
  7. verb run with the ball, in football
    rush.
  8. verb cause to move fast or to rush or race
    rush; race.
    • The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze
  9. verb cause to occur rapidly
    rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
    • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

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