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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarypush | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to try hard to achieve something or to make someone else do something: Local residents are pushing for the road to be made safer. push verb (ENCOURAGE) to try to make someone do something that they do not want to do: [ + into + doing sth ] My mother pushed me into having ballet lessons. push yourself. B2.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › pushpush - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · ( transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force. In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › push_2push noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of push noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. push. noun. /pʊʃ/ using hands/arms/body. an act of pushing something or someone She gave him a gentle push. The car won't start. Can you give it a push? At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pushesPushes Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to press against with force in order to drive or impel. b. : to move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking. 2. a. : to thrust forward, downward, or outward. b. : to cause to increase : raise. push prices to record levels. c. : to try to move beyond or expand. push one's limits. d.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › pushPUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: He pushed me out of the door. Someone pushed him into the river. B1. to press something: If you push this button, your seat will go back. B1. to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you: She pushed through the crowd. push someone to do something.

7. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishpush - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /pʊʃ/ verb 1. (with object, usually with adverbial) exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself she pushed her glass towards him (with object and complement) Lydia pushed the door shut (no object) he pushed at the skylight, but it wouldn't budge hold and exert force on (something) so as to cause it to move ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › pushpush definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: He pushed me out of the door. Someone pushed him into the river. B1. to press something: If you push this button, your seat will go back. B1. to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you: She pushed through the crowd. push someone to do something.