hurry

B1 · Intermediate

v. to make someone else move or finish something more quickly.

v. to urge or impel someone to greater speed or more rapid action.

日本語:急かす※

“Don't hurry me while I am trying to finish this difficult task.”

“The manager attempted to hurry the design team, but they insisted that rushing the final phase would compromise the product's safety.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. the need to move or act quickly.

n. a state of urgency or eagerness that requires rapid action.

日本語:急ぎ※

“I am in a hurry because my meeting starts in five minutes.”

“In his hurry to leave the office before the storm broke, he inadvertently left his laptop charger plugged into the wall.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports American English · Technical

n. when a defensive player forces the quarterback to throw the ball too early.

n. an instance of defensive pressure that forces a quarterback to release the ball prematurely.

“The defense got a hurry on the quarterback, causing an incomplete pass.”

“Despite failing to record a sack, the defensive end's consistent hurries disrupted the offensive rhythm throughout the second half.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Theater Technical · Archaic

n. fast music played during an exciting or scary scene in a play.

n. a rapid, tremolando musical passage intended to accompany an exciting or tense stage situation.

“The orchestra played a hurry as the hero chased the villain across the stage.”

“The conductor signaled for a violin hurry to heighten the tension during the climactic sword fight in the third act.”