на полный ход

• НА ПОЛНЫЙ ХОД{{}}

[PrepP; Invar; fixed WO]

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1. на полный ход работать, пускать что и т.п. [adv]

⇒ (usu. of a factory, plant etc) (to operate, set sth. operating etc) at maximum potential, maximum output:

- (operate) at full capacity;

- (go) (at) full blast.

     ♦ Завод работает на полный ход. The factory is operating at full capacity.

2. [usu. adv or subj-compl with быть (subj: usu. abstr)]

⇒ (to be) in the highest state of growth, development:

- at its height (peak);

- going strong;

- in full swing;

- booming.

     ♦ Там торговля идёт на полный ход. Trade there is going strong.