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to push
01
to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you
Transitive: to push sth somewhere | to push sth to a direction
Example
She pushed the stroller along the path in the park.
They pushed the heavy box across the room.
She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store.
02
to force someone to do something, particularly against their will
Ditransitive: to push sb to do sth
Transitive: to push sb into sth
Example
The peer pressure from the group pushed him to participate in activities he was uncomfortable with.
The recruiter attempted to push the candidate into accepting the job offer.
The salesperson tried to push the hesitant customer into making a quick purchase.
03
to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea
Transitive: to push a product or service
Example
The tech giant consistently pushes its software updates through notifications and email campaigns.
The restaurant sought to push its new menu items.
The company decided to push their new smartphone through television commercials.
04
to make a determined effort or strive for achievement
Transitive: to push to do sth
Example
The ambitious student pushed to achieve the highest grades in all of his classes.
In the competitive business environment, entrepreneurs constantly push to innovate and stay ahead.
The team pushed hard to meet the project deadline, putting in extra hours to ensure success.
05
to approach or be close to a specified age or quantity
Transitive: to push a number or amount
Example
After several revisions, the manuscript is pushing 500 pages.
After years of saving, she 's pushing thirty thousand dollars in her investment account.
The project 's completion is pushing three months, but the team is making steady progress.
06
to engage in illicit activities related to the distribution of prohibited substances
Transitive: to push prohibited substances
Example
The authorities are cracking down on organized crime networks that push illegal substances across borders.
Law enforcement officers are working tirelessly to apprehend individuals who push illegal drugs on the streets.
The police conducted a raid targeting individuals who push opioids in the downtown area.
07
to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder
Transitive: to push sb
Push
01
an electrical switch operated by pressing
02
the act of applying force in order to move something away
03
the force used in pushing
04
an effort to advance
05
a determined effort to achieve or do something
Παράδειγμα
She pushed the stroller along the path in the park.
They pushed the heavy box across the room.
She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store.
The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table.
The team worked together to push the broken-down car to the side of the road.
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