Meaning & Definition of Rush in English

1. The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

• "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"

2. A sudden forceful flow

3. Grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

4. Physician and american revolutionary leader

• Signer of the declaration of independence (1745-1813)

5. The swift release of a store of affective force

• "They got a great bang out of it"

• "What a boot!"

• "He got a quick rush from injecting heroin"

• "He does it for kicks"

6. A sudden burst of activity

• "Come back after the rush"

7. (american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

• "The linebackers were ready to stop a rush"

1. Move fast

• "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"

• "The cars raced down the street"

2. Attack suddenly

3. Urge to an unnatural speed

• "Don't rush me, please!"

4. Act or move at high speed

• "We have to rush!"

• "Hurry--it's late!"

5. Run with the ball, in football

6. Cause to move fast or to rush or race

• "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"

7. Cause to occur rapidly

• "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

1. Not accepting reservations

2. Done under pressure

• "A rush job"