noun

• 1(in science fiction) a propulsion system for travel in hyperspace.

  ‘I slammed the ship into hyperdrive’

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  • ‘Mark may not be able to handle a hyperdrive’
  • ‘I know more about starship engines and hyperdrives than I ever wanted to know.’
  • ‘Take up screening positions around Nova Fortress and have your hyperdrives slaved to ours.’
  • ‘Propulsion was handled by four cold-fusion engines and the hyperdrive systems were prototype units.’
  • ‘It is the hyperdrive that enables vessels to travel at faster-than-light speeds, which amazes my people.’
  • ‘Sir, it will take a few minutes to prime the hyperdrive, and the Helio-Fighters are dropping on ammo.’

  1. 1.1A state of great or frantic activity.
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     • ‘the promotional push for the movie is going into hyperdrive’