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verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
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To increase speed or intensity in a competitive event or game.
To accelerate quickly by pressing the gas pedal forcefully.
To speed up or increase energy in any situation.
Commonly used in chase scenes or intense action sequences.
To accelerate rapidly in a racing context.
In a novel about a high-speed car chase, the author described the protagonist hitting the gas to escape the pursuing vehicles.
During a therapy session, a psychologist might use the phrase 'hit the gas' metaphorically to encourage a client to take action and move forward in their recovery.
Before a race begins, a race car driver may be instructed by their team to hit the gas as soon as the signal is given to start accelerating quickly.
A delivery driver may be advised to hit the gas in order to meet tight deadlines and make timely deliveries to customers.