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hurry along

1 of 1verb
/ˈhɜri əˈlɔŋ/
Forms:hurries along,hurrying along,hurried along,hurried along
1

to make someone or something to move faster or to complete a task more quickly

  • The manager hurried along the employees to finish the project before the deadline.
  • The teacher hurried along the students as they worked on their assignments, reminding them of the approaching end of class.
  • The hostess hurried along the guests to their seats as the event was about to begin.
  • We need to hurry the kids along, or we'll miss the bus.
  • The tour guide hurried along the group to ensure they saw all the attractions within the allotted time.
2

to speed up movement or finish a task faster than usual

  • We need to hurry along if we want to make it to the appointment on time.
  • I need to hurry along if I want to catch the next bus.
  • Could you hurry along with your homework so we can leave for the movie on time?
  • The project manager urged the team to hurry along to meet the tight deadline.
  • As the storm approached, the hikers were encouraged to hurry along the trail to reach the safety of the cabin.