beelining
Taking shortest path
Beelining is moving directly and purposefully toward something, like a bee returning straight to its hive.
The word emphasizes speed and single-minded focus: She was beelining for the exit, He beelined to the bar the moment we walked in.
The present participle of beeline, used as verb or adjective.
Rapid forward movement
- hurryingMoving with urgent speed
- hasteningCausing to occur sooner
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
- sprintingMaximum-speed locomotion on foot
racing · scrambling · bolting · darting · charging · speeding · pressing · impatient
Not curved or crooked
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- directUndeviating or to guide
- swiftMoving with speed
- quickMoving with speed
rapid · fast · speedy · unhesitating · unwavering · undeviating · straightaway · expressway
Route for traveling
- routePath from A to B
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- destinationIntended arrival point
- targetObject of pursuit
waypoint · heading · course · bearing · direction · GPS · landmark · endpoint
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
focused · intent · steadfast · unwavering · committed · dedicated · purposeful · dogged
rushing
Rapid forward movement
sprinting · racing · scrambling · bolting · darting · charging · speeding · pressing · impatient · time-sensitive
straight
Not curved or crooked
quick · rapid · fast · speedy · unhesitating · unwavering · undeviating · straightaway · expressway · linear
path
Route for traveling
- routePath from A to B
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- destinationIntended arrival point
target · waypoint · heading · course · bearing · direction · GPS · landmark · endpoint · goal
resolve
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
driven · focused · intent · steadfast · unwavering · committed · dedicated · purposeful · dogged · relentless