to put a spurt on

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• spurt — I UK [spɜː(r)t] / US [spɜrt] noun [countable] Word forms spurt : singular spurt plural spurts 1) a sudden strong flow of a liquid 2) a sudden increase in something, for example speed or development Many children have a growth spurt (= a period… …   English dictionary

• spurt — spurt1 [ spɜrt ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive if a liquid spurts from something, it comes out in a sudden strong flow: Blood spurted from the wound. 2. ) intransitive to move somewhere or do something suddenly and quickly, using a lot of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• spurt — [spɜːt ǁ spɜːrt] noun [countable] a short sudden increase of activity: • The stock market put on a spurt (= suddenly increased in activity for a short period of time ) late in the day. • The auto industry has experienced a slight growth spurt in… …   Financial and business terms

• spurt´er — spurt «spurt», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to flow suddenly in a stream or jet; gush out; squirt: »Blood spurted from the wound. 2. to come forth as if by spurting; spring: »Dust spurted out from the wall when the bullets struck. 3. to put forth great… …   Useful english dictionary

• spurt — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ sudden ▪ brief, little ▪ initial ▪ an initial spurt of energy ▪ final …   Collocations dictionary

• spurt — 1 verb 1 (I) if liquid or flames spurt from something they pour out of it quickly and suddenly (+ from/out of): Water began spurting from a hole in the pipe. 2 (T) to send out liquid or flames 3 (intransitive always + adv/prep) to move somewhere… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• spurt — 1. verb water spurted from the tap Syn: squirt, shoot, jet, erupt, gush, pour, stream, pump, surge, spew, course, well, spring, burst; disgorge, discharge, emit, belch forth, expel …   Thesaurus of popular words

• spurt — /spɜt / (say spert) verb (i) 1. to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid. 2. to show marked activity or energy for a short period. –verb (t) 3. to throw or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid. –noun 4. a forcible… …  

• put on — phr verb Put on is used with these nouns as the object: ↑accent, ↑account, ↑act, ↑agenda, ↑antibiotic, ↑antiseptic, ↑armour, ↑Band Aid, ↑bandage, ↑blacklist, ↑boot, ↑bra, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

• speed up — Syn: hurry up, accelerate, go faster, get a move on, put a spurt on, pick up speed; informal step on it …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• forge ahead — ADVANCE RAPIDLY, progress quickly, make rapid progress, increase speed, put a spurt on. → forge * * * move forward or take the lead in a race ■ continue or make progress with a course or undertaking the government is forging ahead with reforms …   Useful english dictionary