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dash forward
[/dæʃ ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb phrase
disparar para frente
1.
to run or move quickly and suddenly in a forward direction
The athlete dashed forward at the sound of the starting gun.
O atleta disparou para frente ao som do tiro de largada.
2.
to rush ahead with urgency or determination
She dashed forward to catch the falling child.
Ela correu para frente para apanhar a criança que caía.
3.
to move in a hurry towards something ahead
The horse dashed forward across the field.
O cavalo galopou para frente atravessando o campo.
Synonyms
rush forward
sprint ahead
bolt forward
charge ahead
lunge forward
Antonyms
retreat
back away
slow down
stand still
recoil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
disparar para frente
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
correr para frente
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
sair correndo para frente
emphasizes sudden action
Portugal
avançar rapidamente
more formal usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
dash ahead
make a dash for
dash off
full steam ahead
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