Rush

/rʌʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of urgency or haste.

There was a rush to get the tickets before they sold out.

A sudden or strong urge or desire.

He felt a rush of excitement when he opened the gift.

A period filled with activity or urgency.

The morning rush hour makes commuting difficult.

verb

To move with urgent haste.

We need to rush if we want to catch the train.

To do something or cause something to happen in a quick and hasty manner.

She rushed the project to meet the deadline.

To attack suddenly and overwhelm.

The soldiers rushed the enemy's position.

Middle English 'russhen', of uncertain origin.

rush hour

The time during the day when traffic is at its peak.

make a rush for it

To hurry to get something.

rush to judgment

To make a decision too quickly without full information.

a rush of blood

A sudden feeling of anger or excitement.

hastily

In a hurried manner.

impulse

A sudden strong urge to act.

expedite

To make an action happen sooner or faster.

To feel excited or exhilarated, often due to drugs or activities.

I got a crazy rush from that rollercoaster ride.

To hurry or be in a rush in a casual context.

I'm just trying to rush through my errands.