Push — synonyms, push antonyms, definition

1. push (Noun)

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push (Noun) — The act of applying force in order to move something away. ex. "he gave the door a hard push"

push (Noun) — The force used in pushing. ex. "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"

push (Noun) — Enterprising or ambitious drive. ex. "Europeans often laugh at American push"

push (Noun) — An electrical switch operated by pressing. ex. "the elevator was operated by push buttons" ex. "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"

push (Noun) — An effort to advance. ex. "the army made a push toward the sea"

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2. push (Verb)

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push (Verb) — Move with force. ex. "He pushed the table into a corner"

push (Verb) — Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action. ex. "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

push (Verb) — Make publicity for; try to sell (a product). ex. "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"

push (Verb) — Strive and make an effort to reach a goal. ex. "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"

push (Verb) — Press against forcefully without moving. ex. "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"

push (Verb) — Approach a certain age or speed. ex. "She is pushing fifty"

push (Verb) — Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for. ex. "The liberal party pushed for reforms" ex. "The Dean is pushing for his favourite candidate"

push (Verb) — (crime) sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs). ex. "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"

push (Verb) — Move strenuously and with effort. ex. "The crowd pushed forward"

push (Verb) — Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. ex. "'Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"

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