push

US /pʊʃ/
UK /pʊʃ/
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1.

exert force on (someone or something) with one's arm or body, typically in order to move them away from oneself or from the thing that is exerting force

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She tried to push the heavy door open.
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Don't push me, I'm already going as fast as I can.
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shovethrustpropelpressforce
2.

move with effort into a specified position or state

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He pushed his way through the crowd.
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The company is pushing for new reforms.
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forcedriveurgepresscompel
1.

an act of exerting force on something to move it away

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Give the door a good push.
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He felt a sudden push from behind.
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shovethrustpressjolt
2.

a determined effort to achieve something

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The company made a big push to increase sales.
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There's a strong push for environmental protection.
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effortcampaigndriveinitiativeendeavor
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push inpush onpush itat a pushpush-uppush technologypush-start