noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
spurt; final sprint
Used in sports for a sudden burst of speed, especially near the end of a race. Also used figuratively for a last-minute burst of effort.
最後の直線で彼はスパートをかけた。
He put on a spurt in the final straight.
I finally kicked into high gear and studied the day before the exam.