1. to move or progress quickly in a forward direction; to accelerate one's pace or progress toward a goal or destination
The hikers decided to hasten forward as the sun began to set.
Os caminhantes decidiram apressar-se para frente enquanto o sol começava a se pôr.
2. to advance or move ahead rapidly, especially in pursuit or toward an objective
We must hasten forward if we want to reach the meeting on time.
Devemos apressar-nos para frente se quisermos chegar à reunião no horário.