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to thrust
01
to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed
Transitive: to thrust sth to a direction
Examples
The knight thrust his sword into the enemy, swiftly defeating his opponent.
02
to impose or force someone forcefully
Transitive: to thrust a task upon sb | to thrust a task onto sb
Examples
The manager thrust the new project onto the overwhelmed employee.
03
to move forward with strength and determination
Intransitive: to thrust to a direction
Examples
The ship thrust through the waves, making its way into the open sea.
04
to put someone in a position or give them a role
Transitive: to thrust sb into a role
Examples
The manager thrust the new recruit into a leadership role, challenging them to take charge.
05
to pierce through something forcefully
Transitive: to thrust a sharp tool into sth
Examples
The knight thrust his sword into the enemy's armor, delivering a precise blow.
06
to force one's way into a space
Intransitive: to thrust somewhere
Examples
The crowded elevator doors opened, and people tried to thrust in before it closed again.
07
to move or soar forcefully in an upward direction
Intransitive: to thrust to a direction
Examples
The rocket engines thrust upward, propelling the spacecraft into orbit.
Thrust
01
the force used in pushing
02
the act of applying force to propel something
03
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
04
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
05
verbal criticism
06
(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing
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