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Definition of rushing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
speedymoving with great speed
- The rushing river was dangerous for swimmers.
2.
busyfull of activity and busyness
- The rushing city streets were filled with people.
Noun
1.
motionrapid surging motion
- The rushing of the river was loud and powerful.
2.
footballTECH. US attempt to advance the ball by runningTECH. US
- The team's rushing was unstoppable in the first half.
Origin of rushing
Old English, hryscan (to rush)
Terms with rushing included in their meaning
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no rush
do something slowly without rushing
slowly
without rushing or feeling pressure to be quick
slowly
acting without rushing or urgency
methodical process
doing something carefully and without rushing
no rush
do something slowly without rushing
comic audio
noise from fast motion, often with air or water rushing
motion
rushing forward with great force
gradual progress
slowly and steadily without rushing or hurrying
steady progress
achieving success without rushing
rushing
move or rush in a headlong or uncontrolled way
advice caution
proceed carefully without rushing or hurrying
questioning rushing
used to ask someone why they are rushing
sounds
move quickly while making a sudden rushing sound
movement
the act of moving quickly or rushing
careful work
rushing causes mistakes that waste time, effort, or materials
patience
advise someone to slow down or stop rushing
rush
many people rushing to achieve something quickly
people rushing
sudden, uncontrolled movement of people
question
ask why someone is rushing or hurrying
questions
asking why someone is in a hurry or rushing
movement
move past very quickly with a rushing sound
sound
moved with a hissing or rushing sound
sound
rushing or swirling sound or movement
move with sound
move quickly making a rushing or swirling sound
Examples of rushing in a sentence
The rushing train passed by in a blur. The rushing schedule left no time for breaks. Her rushing lifestyle took a toll on her health. The rushing of the wind was exhilarating. I could hear the rushing of the waterfall. Their rushing led to a last-minute touchdown.
Effective rushing requires strong teamwork and strategy.
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- French:précipité, déferlement, ...
- German:schnell, Rauschen, ...
- Italian:impetuoso, fragore, ...
- Spanish:rápido, rugido, ...
- Portuguese:rápido, torrente, ...
- Chinese:快速, 涌动, ...
- Japanese:急流の, 急流, ...
- Arabic:مُندَفِع, اِنْدِفاع, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוֹצֵף, שֶׁטֶף, ...
- Russian:бурный, шум, ...
- Ukrainian:швидкий, шум, ...
- Hindi:वेगवान, तेज़ बहाव, ...
Definition of rush - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hurryintr. move quickly with urgency or hasteintr.
- She had to rush to catch the bus.
2.
move fasttr. cause someone or something to move quicklytr.
- They rushed the injured player to the hospital.
3.
movementintr. flow or move forward rapidly or noisilyintr.
- Water rushed down the mountainside after the storm.
4.
actiontr./intr. attack or advance suddenly and forcefullytr./intr.
- The soldiers rushed the enemy's position at dawn.
5.
universityintr. TECH. US attempt to join a fraternity or sororityintr. TECH. US
- He decided to rush a fraternity in his freshman year.
Noun
1.
activityperiod of high activity or demand
- The morning rush at the coffee shop was hectic.
2.
movementsudden quick movement or flow
- There was a rush of water down the street.
3.
emotionsudden strong feeling or sensation
- He felt a rush of excitement before the race.
4.
educationTECH. US recruitment period for fraternities or sororitiesTECH. US
- The university's rush week is in September.
5.
plantTECH. plants with hollow stems growing near waterTECH.
- Rushes grow abundantly in the marshy area.
Adjective
1.
busyfull of activity and movement
- The rush hour traffic was overwhelming.
2.
urgentneeding to be done very fast
- This is a rush order that must be completed today.
Images of rush
plants with hollow stems growing near water
Expressions with rush
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period with most people traveling to or from work
The subway is packed during rush hour.
sudden energy from stress or danger
He felt an adrenaline rush during the race.
sensation of warmth from increased blood flow
A blood rush made his cheeks turn red.
move quickly in a specific direction
The river rushes along the valley.
no need to hurry or rush
Take your time, there's no rush.
arrive or act early to avoid crowds or waiting
We left early to beat the rush.
enter a place quickly and suddenly
The firefighters rushed in to save the people.
start doing something quickly without thinking enough
Don't rush into making a big decision.
leave a place quickly due to urgency
She had to rush off to catch the bus.
move out of a place in a hurried manner
She rushed out of the house to catch the bus.
move quickly to a place
I saw the accident and rushed over to help.
do something quickly without attention to detail
He rushed through his homework to watch TV.
decide something hastily without proper consideration
She tends to rush to conclusions, which often leads to mistakes.
quick decision made without enough thought or due to bias
His rush to judgement led to a big mistake.
hurry to assist someone in need
They rushed to her rescue after the car accident.
quick decision without enough thought or information
His rush to judgment led to a wrong conclusion.
inexperienced people act quickly without thinking of danger
Fools rush in, so be careful before making decisions.
move quickly into a situation without thinking
She rushed headlong into the meeting without preparation.
task done quickly due to time constraints
The report was a rush job to meet the deadline.
sudden strong emotion causing impulsive actions
He quit his job in a rush of blood to the head.
make someone very busy
The new project has rushed me off my feet.
do something before the usual time
They rushed the season by putting up Christmas lights in October.
short burst of energy or excitement after eating sugar
After the candy, he had a sugar rush.
publish written material quickly without thorough editing
The author decided to rush into print without a final review.
Origin of rush
Middle English, ruschen (to rush)
Examples of rush in a sentence
They rush through the airport to make their flight. Paramedics rushed the child into the emergency room. The crew rushed supplies to the flooded village. The crowd rushed to the exits when the alarm sounded. Leaves rushed past us in the strong wind. The fans rushed the stage after the concert.
Protesters rushed the gates demanding entry. She plans to rush a sorority next semester. Many students rush fraternities during orientation week. The holiday rush at the mall was overwhelming. There was a rush of orders during the sale. A rush of adrenaline hit him as he jumped. The rush of commuters filled the train station. She experienced a rush of joy at the surprise party. She joined a sorority during rush. Rush events are exciting for new students. The pond was surrounded by rush plants. Rushes are common in wetland habitats. The rush meeting left everyone exhausted. She avoided the rush schedule to relax. We have a rush project that needs immediate attention. The rush job required all hands on deck.
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- French:se précipiter, ruée, ...
- German:sich beeilen, Andrang, ...
- Italian:correre, frenesia, ...
- Spanish:apresurarse, prisa, ...
- Portuguese:correr, correria, ...
- Chinese:赶, 高峰期, ...
- Japanese:急ぐ, ラッシュ, ...
- Arabic:أَسْرَعَ, ذِرْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַהֵר, שְׁעַת עֹמֶס, ...
- Russian:спешить, спешка, ...
- Ukrainian:поспішати, ажіотаж, ...
- Hindi:दौड़ना, भीड़, ...
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