rushed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb move fast
   rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; hasten; speed; pelt along; rush along.
   
   • He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
   • The cars raced down the street
2. verb attack suddenly
   rush.
   
3. verb urge to an unnatural speed
   rush; hurry.
   
   • Don't rush me, please!
4. verb act or move at high speed
   rush; hasten; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
   
   • We have to rush!
   • hurry--it's late!
5. verb run with the ball, in football
   rush.
   
6. verb cause to move fast or to rush or race
   rush; race.
   
   • The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze
7. verb cause to occur rapidly
   rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
   
   • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
8. adjective satellite done under pressure
   rush.
   
   • a rush job

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