Full speed ahead

Interjection

Definitions

1.InterjectionA command to move forward at maximum speed.

"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

2.NounMaximum speed on a ship.

"Then he gave it full speed ahead, and shot us into the inlet."

3.NounMaximum effort without reservations or delay.

"We got the OK on the conversion project. It's full speed ahead."

4.AdverbWith maximum effort, without reservations or delay.

"He charged full speed ahead into his studies."

5.AdjectiveUnhesitant.

"The company's full speed ahead approach to product development would ultimately be its downfall."

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