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Definition rush in British English

rush verb

verb
/rʌʃ/
1

to hurry in order to get somewhere very quickly

Example

Suddenly the door burst open and Joe rushed in.

Example

Ambulance crews rushed to the scene of the accident.

Example

the sound of traffic rushing by

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash
1.1

to take or send someone or something somewhere in a hurry

Example

Frank was rushed to hospital with violent stomach pains.

Example

We rushed the children off to school.

Example

Can you rush me a copy of the report?

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk bring deliver take
2

to hurry to do something

Example

There's no need to rush. We've got plenty of time.

Example

Don't rush your decision.

Example

Hayley rushed to answer the phone.

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash
2.1

to try to make someone hurry

Example

Stop rushing me!

Example

You can't rush someone into marrying you.

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash
3

to flow somewhere very quickly

Example

The smile he gave her sent blood rushing to her cheeks.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
4

to move quickly towards someone or something, especially in order to attack them

Example

The gang rushed him and took his watch and wallet.

Example

Two dogs rushed at Delia, growling and baring their teeth.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on fly hasten speed
5

to carry the ball forwards in the game of American football

Synonyms and related words
American football bowl conversion kick
Definition rush in British English