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rush · verb

/rʌʃ/Full view

rush (HURRY)

B2 I or T to hurry or move quickly somewhere, or to make someone or something hurry or move quickly somewhere

Dictionary examples:

We had to rush to catch the bus.

We rushed out into the street to see what all the noise was.

The UN has rushed medical supplies to the disaster area.

Learner example:

I rushed to Tom's house, and when I reached it, he received me with a weird smile on his face. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

rush to do sth

B2 to do something quickly and enthusiastically

Dictionary example:

His friends rushed to congratulate him after the ceremony.

Learner example:

I was very happy and rushed to talk to them. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

rush (FORCE ACTION)

C1 T to make someone do something more quickly than they want to do it

Dictionary examples:

I refuse to be rushed into making a decision.

Don't try to rush him - he needs time to think about it.

Learner example:

It has always been very busy but these days people seem to have a harder time facing the fact that not everything can be rushed. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)

rush into sth

C1 to start doing something without thinking about it enough first

Dictionary example:

I rushed into marriage when I was much too young.

Learner example:

I also have bad sides which are that I'm stubborn sometimes and rush into things. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

rush · noun no plural

/rʌʃ/

rush (HURRY)

B2 when you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly

Dictionary examples:

Slow down! What's the rush?

Why is it always such a rush to get ready in the mornings?

Everyone seemed to be in a rush.

He was in a rush to get home.

Learner example:

That's because we are always stressed and always in a rush. (First Certificate in English; B2; Romanian)

rush (ACTIVITY)

C2 a lot of things happening or a lot of people trying to do something

Dictionary example:

There was amad rush to get tickets for the concert.

Learner example:

She is that sort of a person who prefers to have more time on her hands so as to avoid the last-minute rush. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

rush (MOVEMENT)

C2 when something suddenly moves somewhere quickly

Dictionary examples:

a rush of air

She felt a sudden rush of blood to her face.

Learner example:

To conclude, I believe that sports activities, apart from providing us with a sense of freedom and a rush of adrenaline, make us accomplished human beings. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)