push

US /pʊʃ/
UK /pʊʃ/
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1.

spingere

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.
Ha cercato di spingere la porta pesante per aprirla.
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Don't push me, I'm already going as fast as I can.
Non spingermi, sto già andando il più velocemente possibile.
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2.

farsi strada, spingere per

move with effort into a specified position or state

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He pushed his way through the crowd.
Si è fatto strada tra la folla.
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The company is pushing for new reforms.
L'azienda sta spingendo per nuove riforme.
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1.

spinta

an act of exerting force on something to move it away

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Give the door a good push.
Dai una buona spinta alla porta.
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He felt a sudden push from behind.
Ha sentito una spinta improvvisa da dietro.
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2.

sforzo, spinta

a determined effort to achieve something

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The company made a big push to increase sales.
L'azienda ha fatto un grande sforzo per aumentare le vendite.
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There's a strong push for environmental protection.
C'è una forte spinta per la protezione ambientale.
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