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.
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.
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.