rushing

• Substantiv, das eine schnelle und oft unvorsichtige Fortbewegung bezeichnet, oder im American Football einen Laufversuch, bei dem der Ball durch die gegnerische Abwehrlinie getragen wird.

A noun referring to the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner, or in American football, an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line.

1. Running play in footballB2formalamericansport

   An attempt to advance the ball by running into the line of scrimmage, rather than passing.

   Laufspiel

   • The team's rushing game was strong in the second half.
   • He gained ten yards on that rushing play.
   • The defense focused on stopping the opponent's rushing attack.

   Synonymerunrunning play

   Antonymepassing

2. Hurried movementB1informal

   The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner.

   Hast

   • The rushing of the crowd caused a lot of confusion.
   • In his rushing, he forgot his keys at home.
   • The constant rushing made her feel stressed and anxious.

   Synonymedashhastehurryhurryingprecipitationrushscramble

• Verb, das eine Handlung mit großer Geschwindigkeit, Eile oder Dringlichkeit bezeichnet; auch jemanden oder etwas zur Eile antreiben oder etwas überstürzt erledigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or acting with great speed, haste, or urgency.

1. Move quicklyA2formal

   To move or act with great speed, often due to urgency.

   Eilen

   • She rushed to catch the bus.
   • He rushed through the airport to make his flight.
   • The paramedics rushed to the scene of the accident.

   Synonymechargedartdashhastenhurryhustleracescurryspeedsprint

   Antonymeambledallydawdledelaylingerloiterstrolltarry

2. Do something hastilyB1informal

   To do something too quickly, often resulting in mistakes.

   Sich beeilen

   • Don't rush your decision; take your time.
   • He rushed through his homework and made many errors.
   • She rushed the presentation and forgot important points.

   Synonymeboltbustledashflyhastenhurryhustleracescramblescurryspeedsprinttearwhizzoom

   Antonymedawdledelaydillydallylingerpauseprocrastinatetarrywait

3. Cause to hurryB1informal

   To make someone or something move or act faster.

   Eilen lassen

   • The manager rushed the team to finish the project.
   • Don't rush me; I need to think clearly.
   • The deadline rushed everyone into completing their tasks.

   Synonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenhurrypresspushquickenspeedurge

   Antonymedelaydetainretardslow

Phrasal-Variantenrush alongrush awayrush offrush out