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Meaning of the word "push in" in English

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push in

US /pʊʃ ɪn/
UK /pʊʃ ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to rudely join a queue or line of people by forcing your way into it

Example:
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Don't try to push in, wait for your turn.
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He was rude and tried to push in at the counter.
Synonym:
cut in barge in intrude muscle in
2.

to press or force something inwards

Example:
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You need to push in the button to activate it.
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The old door was difficult to push in.
Synonym:
press in depress indent
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