n.
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English russhen, from Anglo-French reuser, ruser, russher to drive back, repulse, from Latin recusare to oppose ― more at RECUSANT
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation
2 : to advance a football by running plays < rush ed for a total of 150 yards>
transitive verb
1 : to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence
2 : to perform in a short time or at high speed
3 : to urge to an unnatural or extreme speed <don't rush me>
4 : to run toward or against in attack : CHARGE
5 a : to carry (a ball) forward in a running play b : to move in quickly on (a kicker or passer) to hinder, prevent, or block a kick or pass ― used especially of defensive linemen
6 a : to lavish attention on : COURT b : to try to secure a pledge of membership (as in a fraternity) from