rushing

/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Done or happening with great speed or urgency.
    • He gave a rushing apology before leaving the room.
    • The rushing wind knocked over the lawn chairs.
    • She made a rushing decision without thinking it through.
noun
  1. The act of moving or acting with great speed or urgency.
    • I don't like the rushing in the morning; I prefer a calm start.
    • The rushing of the crowd made it hard to see the parade.
    • The rushing of water over the rocks created a soothing sound.
  2. The process of recruiting new members for a fraternity or sorority.
    • Rushing takes place during the first few weeks of the semester.
    • The fraternity's rushing events included parties and community service.
    • She decided to participate in rushing to find a sorority that fit her.
  3. In American football, the action of running with the ball.
    • The coach emphasized the importance of rushing in the game plan.
    • The team focused on rushing to control the clock.
    • His rushing total for the season was over 1,000 yards.