rush

²rush

verb

Definition of RUSH

intransitive verb

1

: to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation

2

: to advance a football by running plays <rushed for a total of 150 yards>

transitive verb

1

: to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence

2

: to perform in a short time or at high speed

3

: to urge to an unnatural or extreme speed <don't rush me>

4

: to run toward or against in attack : charge

5

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 linemen

6

a : to lavish attention on : court b : to try to secure a pledge of membership (as in a fraternity) from

Examples of RUSH

1. Firefighters rushed to the accident scene.
2. The children rushed down the stairs.
3. I rushed home from work to get ready for the party.
4. She rushed to close the window when she heard the rain.
5. We were rushing to catch the bus.
6. He got nervous because they rushed him.
7. He rushed through his work and made a lot of careless mistakes.
8. Water rushed through the pipes.
9. The rushing water broke through the barrier.

Origin of RUSH

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to RUSH

Synonyms: accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hasten, quicken, hurry, speed (up), whisk

Antonyms: brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)

Related Words: drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge; aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, expedite, facilitate

Near Antonyms: delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

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