sprint
Translation
to sprint, to dash
Examples
He had to sprint to catch the bus.
He had to sprint to catch the bus.
The runners will sprint the last 100 meters.
The runners will sprint the last 100 metres.
Grammar Patterns
((to/towards sth.)) to run very fast for a short distance He had to sprint to catch the bus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dash, race, bolt; Antonyms: jog, stroll, walk
Etymology
From Old Norse 'spretta' meaning 'to jump up, spurt'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a printer 'sprinting' to finish a printing job quickly.