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hyperdrive

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪpədrʌɪv/

Definition of hyperdrive

noun

  • (in science fiction) a supposed propulsion system for travel in hyperspace: Mark may not be able to handle a hyperdrive [mass noun]:I slammed the ship into hyperdrive
  • [mass noun] frantic activity; overdrive:the proliferation of house music sub-genres has gone into hyperdrive

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