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rushingnoun
rushings
pl
Translations
ruéeDéplacement soudain et rapide d’un groupe ou d’une foule.
The rushing of the crowd towards the stage was overwhelming.
La ruée de la foule vers la scène était impressionnante.
précipitationHâte désorganisée; emploi courant.
There was a lot of rushing in the office as the deadline approached.
Il y avait beaucoup de précipitation au bureau à l’approche de la date limite.
Additional translations
débit rapideSurtout pour un cours d’eau ou un mouvement continu rapide.
jeu au solTerme sportif, football américain.
Definitions
The act of moving with urgent haste.
The rushing of the river could be heard from miles away.
A sudden forward movement or attack, especially by a group of people.
The rushing of the crowd towards the stage was overwhelming.
The act of hurrying or moving quickly, often in a disorganized manner.
There was a lot of rushing in the office as the deadline approached.
In American football, the act or tactic of advancing the ball by running rather than passing.
The running back's powerful rushing helped the team dominate on the ground.
Synonyms
hurry
dash
sprint
race
scurry
haste
frenzy
rush
rushingadjective
UK
/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
Translations
The rushing river threatened to overflow its banks after the heavy rain.
La rivière rapide menaçait de déborder après la forte pluie.
précipitéSe dit d’un geste, d’une parole ou d’une attitude fait dans la hâte.
She gave a rushing apology before dashing out the door.
Elle a présenté des excuses précipitées avant de filer par la porte.
Definitions
Moving with great speed or urgency.
The rushing river threatened to overflow its banks after the heavy rain.
Characterized by a hurried or frantic manner.
She gave a rushing apology before dashing out the door.
Synonyms
hasty
speedy
rapid
swift
brisk
urgent
frenzied
precipitate
rushverb

rushing

ing-form

rushed
Past Simple
rushed
Past Participle
rushing
ing-form
UK
/rʌʃ/
US
/rʌʃ/
Translations
se précipiter
She rushed to catch the bus before it left the stop.
Elle s’est précipitée pour attraper le bus avant qu’il ne quitte l’arrêt.
emmener d’urgenceQuand il s’agit de transporter rapidement une personne vers un lieu de soins.
The paramedics rushed the injured man to the hospital.
Les ambulanciers ont emmené d’urgence l’homme blessé à l’hôpital.
He rushed through his homework and made several mistakes.
Il a bâclé ses devoirs et a fait plusieurs erreurs.
foncer surSports, attaque soudaine.
The football player rushed the quarterback in an attempt to sack him.
Le joueur de football a foncé sur le quarterback pour tenter de le plaquer.
précipiterAu sens de faire arriver quelque chose plus tôt que prévu.
The company rushed the product launch to meet the holiday demand.
L’entreprise a précipité le lancement du produit pour répondre à la demande des fêtes.
se précipiterPour un liquide, de l’air, etc.
Meltwater rushed down the mountainside after the thaw.
L’eau de fonte s’est précipitée le long du flanc de la montagne après le dégel.
Additional translations
se présenter au recrutement deUniversités nord-américaines.
Definitions
To move with urgent haste.
She rushed to catch the bus before it left the stop.
To transport or send quickly.
The paramedics rushed the injured man to the hospital.
To act with undue haste.
He rushed through his homework and made several mistakes.
To attack or charge at someone or something suddenly.
The football player rushed the quarterback in an attempt to sack him.
To cause to occur sooner than expected.
The company rushed the product launch to meet the holiday demand.
(US, universities) To attempt to recruit or to seek membership in a fraternity or sorority during the designated rush period.
She plans to rush Delta Sigma next semester.
(of liquid, air, etc.) To flow swiftly and noisily.
Meltwater rushed down the mountainside after the thaw.
Synonyms
hurry
race
dash
speed
scurry
bolt
hasten
sprint
fly
zoom
Antonyms
dawdle
linger
slow
rushgerund / present participle

rushing

Derived from the present participle of the verb; describes something moving quickly or flowing forcefully.
Translations
torrentueuxSurtout pour l’eau ou un cours d’eau.
They listened to the sound of the rushing river.
Ils écoutaient le bruit de la rivière torrentueuse.
Definitions
Moving swiftly or with force.
They listened to the sound of the rushing river.
Synonyms
rushing
hasty
hurried
swift
rapid
frantic
precipitate
impetuous
urgent
breakneck
headlong
speedy
Antonyms
slow
unhurried
leisurely
deliberate
measured
gradual
calm
steady
rushnoun
Definitions
A sudden quick movement towards something, typically by a group of people.
There was a rush to the exits when the fire alarm went off.
A sudden strong demand for something.
There was a rush for tickets when the concert was announced.
A sudden feeling of excitement or exhilaration.
He felt a rush of adrenaline as he jumped out of the plane.
A period of time when a lot of people are doing or trying to do something.
The morning rush hour is always hectic in the city.
A plant of the genus Juncus, typically found in wet or marshy areas.
The pond was surrounded by tall rushes swaying in the breeze.
In North American universities, a period or event when fraternities or sororities recruit new members.
He decided to wait until spring rush to join a fraternity.
A sudden swift flow or movement of liquid, air, or another substance.
The rush of water over the falls was deafening.
rushadjective
Definitions
Requiring or characterized by urgent speed or action, especially for delivery or completion.
The client placed a rush order for the printed brochures.
rushpast participle
Definitions
Done in haste; hurried.
It was a rushed decision that we later regretted.
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