make a dash

made a dash

Definition

Definition of make a dash - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

movementmove quickly towards a place or goal

She made a dash for the exit.

rush

sprint

urgencyattempt something quickly and with urgency

He made a dash to finish the project.

hurry

rush

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with make a dash

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

make a dash for freedom

run quickly to escape confinement

The prisoners made a dash for freedom during the night.

Expressions with make

make of

produce or construct from materials

They made a sculpture of clay.

make sense

be logical or understandable

His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.

make bread

prepare and bake bread from ingredients

She loves to make bread every weekend.

make conversation

talk to fill silence or be polite

She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.

make one's bed

arrange the bed after sleeping in it

Every morning, I make my bed neatly.

make one's eyes water

cause tears to form in the eyes

The onions make my eyes water.

Expressions with dash

dash away

leave quickly and suddenly

She had to dash away to catch the bus.

dash down

write or draw something quickly

She had to dash down notes during the lecture..

dash off

leave a place quickly or briefly

She had to dash off to catch the bus.

mad dash

hurried and frantic movement

There was a mad dash to catch the last train.

a dash of

det.

small amount of an ingredient added to a dish

Add a dash of salt to the soup.

dash someone's hopes

make someone lose hope or confidence suddenly

The news dashed her hopes of winning.

dash someone's spirits

make someone feel sad or less hopeful

The bad news dashed her spirits.

dash someone's hope

make someone lose hope suddenly or completely

The bad news dashed her hope of winning.

dine and dash

eat at a restaurant and leave without paying

They decided to dine and dash after the meal.

must dash

leave quickly because of another obligation

Sorry, I must dash, I have a meeting now!

Examples of make a dash in a sentence

The cat made a dash for the open door.
She made a dash to catch the last train.
They made a dash for the exit when the alarm sounded.

View all translations of make a dash

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:se précipiter, s'efforcer en toute hâte, ...
German:losstürmen, sich beeilen, ...
Italian:correre, affrettarsi, ...
Spanish:salir disparado hacia, darse prisa, ...
Portuguese:correr, ...
Chinese:冲向, 赶着做, ...
Japanese:突進する, 急ぐ, ...
Arabic:اِنْدَفَعَ, أسرع, ...
Hebrew:לְזַנֵּק, לְהִזְדָּרֵז, ...
Russian:броситься, поспешить, ...
Ukrainian:рвонутися, швидко спробувати, ...
Hindi:दौड़ पड़ना, जल्दी से जुट पड़ना, ...
Bengali:ছুটে যাওয়া, ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া, ...
Catalan:llançar-se cap a, afanyar-se, ...
Czech:vrhnout se, vrhnout se do, ...
Danish:styrte, skynde sig, ...
Dutch:rennen, ...
Greek:ορμώ προς, κάνω μια βιαστική προσπάθεια, ...
Hungarian:odarohanni, nekiveselkedni, ...
Khmer:ស្ទុះទៅ, ប្រញាប់ប្រញាល់ធ្វើ, ...
Korean:달려가다, 급히 시도하다, ...
Persian:شتابان رفتن, با شتاب اقدام کردن, ...
Polish:rzucić się, zrobić szybki ruch, ...
Portuguese (BR):correr, fazer uma corrida, ...
Romanian:a fugi, a face un efort rapid, ...
Swedish:rusa, göra ett snabbt försök, ...
Thai:พุ่งไป, รีบทำ, ...
Turkish:hızlıca koşmak, acele etmek, ...
Vietnamese:lao tới, lao vào làm cho xong, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “m”:

make a cult of

make a dart for

make a dash for freedom

make a date

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.