At full speed Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈspid
AT fuul SPEED
ˈæt/ /fˈʊl/ /spˈiːd
AT fuul SPEED
Definition
Moving or doing something as fast as possible; operating at the maximum possible speed.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal and formal contexts for machines, vehicles, or actions. Often follows verbs like 'run', 'drive', or 'move.' Similar to 'top speed.' Not typically used for people working fast (use 'as fast as possible' instead).
Spanish: a toda velocidad - a máxima velocidadPortuguese (BR): em alta velocidade - a toda velocidadePortuguese (PT): à velocidade máxima - a toda a velocidadeChinese (Simplified): 全速 - 以最快速度Chinese (Traditional): 全速 - 以最快速度Hindi: पूरी गति सेArabic: بأقصى سرعة - بأعلى سرعةBengali: সম্পূর্ণ গতিতে - সর্বোচ্চ গতিতেRussian: на полной скоростиJapanese: 全速でVietnamese: hết tốc độ - hết công suấtKorean: 최고 속도로Turkish: tam hızla - en yüksek hızdaUrdu: پوری رفتار سےIndonesian: dengan kecepatan penuh
Example Sentences
The train was moving at full speed.
basic
The fan is spinning at full speed.
basic
The boat raced across the lake at full speed.
basic
Suddenly, the car took off at full speed.
natural
When the bell rang, the kids ran out of school at full speed.
natural
The company is working at full speed to meet the deadline.
natural