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   Push

   /po͝oSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's hand, in order to move them away from oneself or the origin of the force: "she pushed her glass toward him" Similar shovethrustpropelimpelsendpressdriveplungestickforceshootrambumpknockstrikehitjoltbuttprodpokenudgeelbowshoulderbulldozesweepjostlebundlehustlehurryrushmanhandleOpposite pull
   • ▪ hold and exert force on (something) so as to cause it to move along in front of one: "a woman was pushing a stroller"
   • ▪ move one's body or a part of it into a specified position, especially forcefully or with effort: "she pushed her hands into her pockets"
   • ▪ press (a part of a machine or other device): "he pushed the button for the twentieth floor" Similar press (down)push downdepressexert pressure onbear down onhold downsqueezeoperateactivateactuate
   • ▪ cause to reach a particular level or state: "the political chaos could push the country into recession"
   • 2. move forward by using force to pass people or cause them to move aside: "she pushed her way through the crowded streets" Similar force (one's way)shovethrustsqueezejostleelbowshoulderthreadwindworkinch
   • ▪ (of an army) advance over territory: "the guerrillas have pushed south to within 100 miles of the capital"
   • ▪ exert oneself to attain something or surpass others: "I was pushing hard until about 10 laps from the finish"
   • ▪ be nearly (a particular age): informal "she must be pushing forty"
   • 3. compel or urge (someone) to do something, especially to work hard: "she believed he was pushing their daughter too hard"
   • ▪ have very little of something, especially time: informal British "we are a bit pushed at the moment with other commitments"
   • ▪ find it difficult to achieve something: informal British "he will be pushed to retain the title as his form this season has been below par"
   • 4. promote the use, sale, or acceptance of: informal "the company is pushing a $500 asking price" Similar advertisepublicizepromotegive publicity tobeat/bang the drum forpopularizesellmarketmerchandiseinformal:pluggive a plug tohypehype upgive a puff topuffpuff upboostflogballyhooflackhuckster
   • ▪ sell (a narcotic drug) illegally: "she was arrested for pushing hard drugs"
   • 5. prepare (a stack) to receive a piece of data on the top.
   • ▪ transfer (data) to the top of a stack.
   • 6. develop (a film) so as to compensate for deliberate underexposure: "some films can be pushed during processing"

   noun

   • 1. an act of exerting force on someone or something in order to move them away from oneself: "he closed the door with a push" Similar shovethrustrambumpknockhitjoltbuttprodpokeelbownudgeshoulderjostle
   • ▪ an act of pressing a part of a machine or device: "the door locks at the push of a button"
   • ▪ something that encourages or assists something else: "the fall in prices was given a push by official policy"
   • 2. a vigorous effort to do or obtain something: "many clubs are joining in the fund-raising push"
   • ▪ a military attack in force: "the army was engaged in a push against guerrilla strongholds" Similar advancedrivethrustchargeattackassaultonslaughtonrushoffensivesortieforayraidsallyinvasionincursionblitzcampaignarchaic:onset
   • ▪ forcefulness and enterprise: "an investor with the necessary money and push"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French pousser, from Latin pulsare ‘to push, beat, pulse’ (see pulse1). The early sense was ‘exert force on’, giving rise later to ‘make a strenuous effort, endeavor’.

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   push: [verb] to press against with force in order to drive or impel. to move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking.

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   Push definition: to press upon or against (a person or thing). See examples of PUSH used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUSH definition: 1. to use physical pressure or force, especially with your hands, in order to move something into a…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpush verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Push hard when I tell you to. You push and I'll pull. push at something She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. push somebody/something He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. Somebody pushed me and I fell over. When you push the gate, it doesn't open. push somebody/something + adv./prep. She pushed the cup towards me.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pushPush - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you push, you use force to make something move, usually by giving it a shove. You might push a cafe door open or push someone around to get your way. Bully!

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › pushPUSH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PUSH definition: 1. to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: 2. to move somewhere by…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpush verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Push hard when I tell you to. You push and I'll pull. push at something She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. push something He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. push somebody/something + adv./prep. She pushed the cup toward me. He pushed his chair back and stood up. He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpush noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of push noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › pushPush - definition of push by The Free Dictionary

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    Define push. push synonyms, push pronunciation, push translation, English dictionary definition of push. v. pushed , push·ing , push·es v. tr. 1. a. To apply ...

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPUSH definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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    push in American English. (puʃ) transitive verb. 1. to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away. 2. to move (something) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive. to push something aside. to push the door open.