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    Précipita (en. Rushed)

    [pʁesipita]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make something happen faster by creating a rush.
    They rushed the project due to pressure from the leaders.
    Ils ont pré­cipité le projet en raison de la pression des dirigeants.
    To cause a situation to occur without adequate preparation.
    This decision precipitated unforeseen events.
    Cette décision a précipité des événements imprévus.
    To act under the impulse of urgency.
    She rushed her reaction without thinking about the consequences.
    Elle a précipité sa réaction sans réfléchir aux conséquences.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'praecipitare' which means 'to fall, to throw oneself.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rush things
    To advance a situation more quickly than expected.
    précipiter les choses
    to hasten an appointment
    To accelerate the scheduling of an appointment.
    précipiter un rendez-vous
    not to rush things
    Not to act too quickly.
    ne pas précipiter les choses

    Related Words

    precipitation
    Action of rushing or the fact of rushing.
    précipitation
    rushed
    Occurring quickly or unexpectedly.
    précipité
    urgency
    A situation that requires a quick reaction.
    urgence

    Slang Meanings

    To act without thinking.
    He rushed his choice and then regretted it.
    Il a précipité son choix et ensuite il a regretté.
    To rush to the end of a story.
    She rushed the end of the story, leaving out details.
    Elle a précipité la fin du récit, laissant des détails de côté.