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.