hurry up

/ˈhʌri ʌp/
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To do something more quickly.

Examples

  • If you hurry up, we can catch the early show.
  • Don't hurry up; we have time.
  • He kept saying hurry up, but I wasn't ready yet.
  • The coach shouted hurry up, and the players sprinted.
  • She told him to hurry up before the bus left.

Similar words

step on it
get a move on
make it snappy

Meanings

Tell someone to act quickly

everyday
informal
To ask someone to do something more quickly or to do it right away.

Examples

  • She told him to hurry up before the bus left.
  • If you hurry up, we can catch the early show.
  • He kept saying hurry up, but I wasn't ready yet.
  • The coach shouted hurry up, and the players sprinted.
  • Don't hurry up; we have time.

Similar words

Etymology

A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.

FAQ

What does hurry up mean?

It means to hurry up is to do something more quickly or right away.

How do you use hurry up in a sentence?

You can say, "Hurry up, the meeting starts in five minutes."

When should you say hurry up?

Use it when you want someone to act quickly or immediately.

What are synonyms for hurry up?

Synonyms include step on it, get a move on, and make it snappy.

Is hurry up formal or informal?

It is an informal expression.

Can hurry up be used as a command?

Yes, it is commonly used to tell someone to act quickly.

What is the opposite of hurry up?

The opposite expression is slow down.

Does hurry up only refer to speed?

It primarily refers to increasing speed or doing something right away.

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