Main Entry:

²rush

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English russhen, from Anglo-French reuser, ruser, russher to drive back, repulse, from Latin recusare to oppose — more at recusant

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation2: to advance a football by running plays <rushed for a total of 150 yards>transitive verb1: to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence2: to perform in a short time or at high speed3: to urge to an unnatural or extreme speed <don't rush me>4: to run toward or against in attack : charge5 a: to carry (a ball) forward in a running play b: to move in quickly on (a kicker or passer) to hinder, prevent, or block a kick or pass —used especially of defensive linemen6 a: to lavish attention on : court b: to try to secure a pledge of membership (as in a fraternity) from