Meaning & Definition of Sprint in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To run at full speed over a short distance.

  Example Sentence: He decided to sprint to the finish line to win the race.

• Definition: A short, intense burst of activity.

  Example Sentence: The team worked in a sprint to complete the project by the deadline.

• Definition: A period of fast running in a race.

  Example Sentence: She saved her strength for the final sprint.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, perhaps from Old English 'sprintan' meaning to leap or spring.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• sprint to the finish: Move quickly towards a goal or end point.
• sprint planning: A meeting in agile software development where team members plan the work to be done in the next sprint.
• sprint finish: A final, rapid surge in speed during a race.

Translations

• Spanish: esprint

• French: sprint

• German: Sprint

• Russian: спринт

Related Words

• sprinter: A person who runs in sprints.

• sprint training: Exercises designed to improve sprinting speed.

Slang Meanings of sprint

• Meaning: To hurry up or go fast.

  Example Sentence: I need to sprint to catch the bus!

• Meaning: To execute a task quickly.

  Example Sentence: Let’s do a sprint to finalize the presentation.