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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 cart down the aisle at the grocery store.
She pushed the stroller along the path in the park.
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 salesperson tried to push the hesitant customer into making a quick purchase.
The peer pressure from the group pushed him to participate in activities he was uncomfortable with.
03
to actively promote or publicize a product, service, or idea
Transitive: to push a product or service
Example
The company decided to push their new smartphone through television commercials.
The marketing team worked tirelessly to push the latest fashion collection through social media campaigns.
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.
05
to approach or be close to a specified age or quantity
Transitive: to push a number or amount
Example
The child is pushing six years old and will soon start kindergarten.
After years of saving, she's pushing thirty thousand dollars in her investment account.
06
to engage in illicit activities related to the distribution of prohibited substances
Transitive: to push prohibited substances
Example
Law enforcement officers are working tirelessly to apprehend individuals who push illegal drugs on the streets.
Despite strict regulations, some criminals continue to push narcotics in certain neighborhoods.
07
to encourage or influence someone, or oneself, to work harder
Transitive: to push sb
Example
He tends to push his employees a little too much.
She always pushes herself to excel in her studies.
08
to cause something to reach a particular level, amount, or condition
Example
The new policy could push prices higher by the end of the year.
The injury pushed her recovery time to over six months.
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
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