Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lunge-forward

verb
/lʌndʒ ˈfɔːrwərd/
Definition
To make a sudden forward movement, often with force or urgency.
Examples
  • During the basketball game, he decided to lunge-forward to steal the ball from the opposing player.
  • She lunged forward in an attempt to catch the last train.
Meaning
The action of moving ahead quickly or violently, typically with the intent to reach something or to assert oneself.
Synonyms
  • Dash
  • Leap
  • Propel
  • Surge