rush

• Adjectif décrivant un état où quelque chose est fait ou se produit avec une grande vitesse, une urgence ou une hâte.

An adjective describing a state of being done or happening with great speed, urgency, or haste.

1. Done quickly or hurriedlyB1informal

   Performed with great speed, often due to time pressure.

   fait rapidement

   • We had a rush job to finish before the deadline.
   • She made a rush decision without thinking it through.
   • It was a rush order, so we worked overtime.

   Synonymesfasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyurgent

   Antonymescarefuldeliberateleisurelyslow

• Nom désignant un mouvement soudain, rapide ou précipité, une action faite à la hâte, ou un sentiment d'urgence ; peut aussi désigner un afflux soudain de personnes ou de choses.

A noun referring to a sudden, rapid, or hurried movement, activity, or feeling of urgency.

1. Haste or hurryA2formal

   A state of great activity or urgency, often involving moving or doing something quickly.

   précipitation

   • There was a rush to get the project finished on time.
   • She left in a rush and forgot her keys.
   • The morning rush is always chaotic in the city.

   Synonymescelerityexpeditionhastehurrypromptnessspeedswiftnessurgency

   Antonymescalmdelayleisurerelaxationslowness

2. Sudden surgeB1informal

   A sudden, intense feeling or movement of people or things.

   Afflux soudain

   • He felt a rush of adrenaline as he jumped.
   • There was a rush of customers when the store opened.
   • The rush of water from the dam was powerful.

   Synonymesburstfloodgushoutpouringspurtsurgetorrentwave

   Antonymesdribbledriptrickle

3. C1formal

   A type of grass-like plant, often found in wet areas, used historically for making baskets or mats.

   Jonc (plante)

   • The basket was woven from rush.
   • Rushes grow abundantly near the riverbank.
   • Ancient people used rush for flooring and crafts.

   Synonymesbulrushreedsedge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action effectuée à grande vitesse, avec hâte ou urgence, ou pour faire avancer quelque chose rapidement.

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.

   se précipiter

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

   Synonymeschargedartdashhastenhurryhustleracescurryspeedsprint

   Antonymesambledallydawdledelaylingerloiterstrolltarry

2. Do something hastilyB1informal

   To do something too quickly, often resulting in mistakes.

   se précipiter

   • 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.

   Synonymesboltbustledashflyhastenhurryhustleracescramblescurryspeedsprinttearwhizzoom

   Antonymesdawdledelaydillydallylingerpauseprocrastinatetarrywait

3. Cause to hurryB1informal

   To make someone or something move or act faster.

   Faire se dépêcher

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccelerateexpeditehastenhurrypresspushquickenspeedurge

   Antonymesdelaydetainretardslow

Variantes phrasalrush alongrush awayrush offrush out