noun
hyperdrive
noun
1
In science fiction, an engine that lets a spaceship travel faster than light by entering hyperspace.
"The ship jumped into hyperdrive to escape the enemy fleet."
2
Figuratively, a state of sudden, intense acceleration of activity.
"Preparations went into hyperdrive the week before the wedding."
How to Use Hyperdrive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sci-fi faster-than-light engine, or figuratively, "everything speeding up at once."
Common pairings
kick into hyperdrive
go into hyperdrive
Word Forms
hyperdrives plural
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Etymology
From hyper- + drive.