No. 18,106 in Russian
ходу
"Ходу" means "motion" or "momentum" in English, often referring to the act of moving or being in progress.
In a sentence
Давай обсудим это на ходу.
Let's discuss this on the move.
Here, 'ходу' is used in the phrase 'на ходу,' meaning 'on the move' or 'while moving.' It denotes action performed during movement.
Этот автомобиль быстро набирает ход.
This car quickly gains speed.
In this sentence, 'ходу' refers to 'ход' as 'speed' or 'movement,' describing the velocity of an action.
Пожар был остановлен на самом ходу.
The fire was stopped at its peak.
Here, 'ходу' is part of 'на самом ходу,' meaning 'at the height' or 'at the peak,' referring to the intensity or active phase of the fire.
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