hurry
Translation
to hurry, to rush
Examples
We need to hurry to catch the bus.
We need to hurry to catch the bus.
Don't hurry your decision.
Don't hurry your decision.
She hurried the children off to school.
She hurried the children off to school.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to move or act quickly We need to hurry.
((sth.)) to do (sth.) too quickly Don't hurry your work.
((sb.)) to make (sb.) move or act quickly She hurried the children along.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rush, hasten, dash; Antonyms: delay, linger
Etymology
From Old English 'horgian', meaning 'to urge on, move'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'hurricane' is coming, so you have to 'hurry' to safety.