push
push
pʊʃ
poosh
British pronunciation
/pʊʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "push"in English

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
to push definition and meaning
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Examples
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
to push definition and meaning
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Examples
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
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Examples
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
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The ambitious student pushed to achieve the highest grades in all of his classes.
05

to approach or be close to a specified age or quantity

Transitive: to push a number or amount
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The child is pushing six years old and will soon start kindergarten.
06

to engage in illicit activities related to the distribution of prohibited substances

Transitive: to push prohibited substances
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Law enforcement officers are working tirelessly to apprehend individuals who push illegal drugs on the streets.
07

to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder

Transitive: to push sb
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Examples
He tends to push his employees a little too much.
08

to cause something to reach a particular level, amount, or condition

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The new policy could push prices higher by the end of the year.
Push
01

an electrical switch operated by pressing

push definition and meaning
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

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