sprint

n. a short race where you run as fast as you can from start to finish.

n. a short-distance race in which the competitors maintain maximum speed throughout.

“He won the 100-metre sprint by just a fraction of a second.”

“The Olympic sprint requires explosive power from the starting blocks and perfect form to maintain velocity over the final twenty metres.”

n. a short period where you work or move very quickly to finish something.

n. a brief, intense effort or burst of activity aimed at completing a specific task.

“We had a final sprint at the office to get the report finished by Friday.”

“After months of slow progress, the team entered a final sprint to ensure the product was ready for the international trade show.”

n. a set period of time, usually two weeks, where a team works to finish specific tasks.

n. a fixed-duration development cycle in Agile methodology, typically lasting two to four weeks.

“The team decided which features to include in the next two-week sprint.”

“During the sprint planning meeting, the developers estimated the complexity of each task to ensure the workload remained manageable within the fortnight.”

Technical

v. to run or move at your highest possible speed for a short time.

v. to run, cycle, or move at maximum speed for a limited duration. Often used without a direct object.

“I had to sprint to the station so I wouldn't miss the last train.”

“The striker managed to sprint past the defenders, reaching the ball just in time to take a shot at the goal.”