1. a short race run at full speed
2. a short period of intense activity or effort

1. to run at full speed for a short distance

Examples

• She won the 100-meter sprint at the track meet.
• The final sprint to the finish line was exciting to watch.
• We need a sprint of hard work to meet the deadline.
• The team completed the project in a two-week sprint.
• He sprinted across the field to catch the ball.
• The children sprinted to the playground after school.
• She had to sprint to catch the departing bus.