What it means
Zoom means to shoot off or get something done at silly speed, like you’ve hit a turbo button. You can zoom past on a bike or in a car, zoom up the stairs, or zoom through a task when you’re in a rush. It’s been around way longer than the video-call app, so context does the heavy lifting.
Usage examples
"She zoomed through that exam, slapped it on the desk, then nipped to Greggs. Invigilator looked rattled, like she’d either revised or guessed the lot."
"I'll zoom to the shop before it shuts, back in five with the milk."
"She zoomed off on her bike the second the bell rang, no goodbye or anything."
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