subir correndo; apressar-se para subir
1. to move quickly upward or to a higher level
The children rushed up the stairs when they heard the ice cream truck.
As crianças subiram correndo as escadas quando ouviram o caminhão de sorvete.
2. to hurry to someone or somewhere in an upward direction
She rushed up to greet her friend at the top of the hill.
Ela subiu correndo para cumprimentar sua amiga no topo da colina.
3. to increase rapidly or suddenly
Prices rushed up during the holiday season.
Os preços subiram rapidamente durante a época de férias.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'rush up' is commonly used in everyday speech to describe quick upward movement. In Brazil, it's often part of describing hurried daily activities in urban environments with stairs and multi-level spaces. The phrase is directional and action-oriented, fitting well with fast-paced cultural contexts.
NYC Slang
rush up - similar usage in NYC English, sometimes shortened to 'rush it'
Related Idioms & Phrases
rush up against the clock - apressar-se contra o relógio
rush up and down - correr para cima e para baixo
rush up in arms - levantar-se rapidamente em protesto
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