English · Common Verbs

hurry up

/ˈhʌri ʌp/

[/ˈhʌri ʌp/]

move faster

Beginnerverb

Definition

To do something more quickly, or to urge someone to be quick. It is often used as a command.

Example

Hurry up or we'll miss the bus!

Hurry up or we'll miss the bus!

Etymology

From 'hurry' plus 'up', with 'up' intensifying the urgency.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal, often impatient command to be quick.

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