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Definition hurry in British English

hurry verb

verb
/ˈhʌri/
1

to do something or to move somewhere very quickly

Example

We must hurry or we'll be late.

Example

Alex had to hurry home, but I decided to stay.

Example

She hurried along the corridor towards his office.

Example

He hurried through the streets until he reached Bill's house.

Example

The telephone suddenly rang and she hurried to answer it.

Synonyms and related words
hurry sail through gallop through hurry rush dash
1.1

to make someone do something or move somewhere more quickly

Example

Liz took Anna's arm and hurried her away.

Example

Don't let them hurry you into signing anything.

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash
1.2

to make something happen more quickly than it would have done

Example

Let's not hurry the process.

Example

The Act was hurried through Parliament just before the election.

Synonyms and related words
hurry sail through gallop through
Definition hurry in British English