Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurry-along
verb
/ˈhɜːri əˈlɔŋ/
Definition
To make someone or something move faster or to encourage them to do something more quickly.
Examples
- We were running late, so I had to hurry-along my friends to get to the bus stop.
- Please hurry-along with your assignment; it’s due tomorrow!
- She hurried-along the children so they wouldn’t miss the start of the show.
Meaning
The term ‘hurry-along’ is typically used when someone wants to prompt another person to speed up their actions or progress.
Synonyms
- Push
- Rush
- Speed up
- Accelerate
- Hasten
