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 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