verb

rush

Translation

to hurry, to dash, to surge

I had to rush to catch the train.

Don't rush your decision.

There was a sudden rush for the doors.

((to a place)) to move with urgent haste. I had to rush to the airport.

((sth.)) to do (sth.) too quickly. Don't rush your work.

((sb.)) to urge (sb.) to move faster. The teacher rushed the students to finish.

Synonyms: hurry, dash, race; Antonyms: dawdle, linger, stroll.

From Old French 'russer' (to drive back, put to flight).

Think of the sound 'ruuuush' like wind or water moving very fast. It can be the action (verb) or the event itself (noun).