act or move at high speed; We have to rush!; hurry--its late!

[ Syn: rush , hurry , look sharp , festinate ]

move fast; He rushed down the hall to receive his guests; The cars raced down the street

[ Syn: rush , hotfoot , hie , speed , race , pelt along , rush along , cannonball along , bucket along , belt along , step on it ]

speed up the progress of; facilitate; This should expedite the process

[ Syn: expedite ]

cause to occur rapidly; the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

[ Syn: induce , stimulate , rush ]