hurry
/ˈhɜːri/
verb
- To move or act with great speed, often because there is not much time.
- The firefighters hurried to put out the blaze.
- We need to hurry if we want to catch the bus.
- She hurried to finish her homework before dinner.
- To cause someone or something to move or act more quickly.
- The manager hurried the team to complete the project on time.
- The loud alarm hurried everyone out of the building.
- Don't hurry me; I'm doing my best.
noun
- A state of urgency or need for speed; rushed activity.
- In her hurry to leave, she forgot her keys.
- There's no hurry; we have plenty of time.
- The hurry of the morning commute stressed everyone out.