What does "speed" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with speed, also see full speed ahead; up to par (speed).

See speed in WNW Idioms

at speed

Chiefly Brit. quickly; rapidly

speed up

to increase in speed; go or make go faster; accelerate

up to speed

  1. working or operating at full speed, maximum efficiency, etc.
  2. Informal fully informed or having enough information

See speed in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

up to speed

    a.
  1. Operating at maximum speed.
  2. b.
  3. Producing something or performing at an acceptable rate or level.
  4. Informal
  5. Fully informed of or conversant with: I'm not up to speed on these issues yet.

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