1. (v. t.) To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.

2. (v. t.) To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.

3. (v. t.) To cause to be done quickly.

4. (v. i.) To move or act with haste; to proceed with celerity or precipitation; as, let us hurry.

5. (n.) The act of hurrying in motion or business; pressure; urgency; bustle; confusion.

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