(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
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To exert force or pressure on
“We had to push the heavy door with all of our might to open it.”
To demand earnestly or pressingly
“My parents would push me to learn a musical instrument when I was younger.”
To compel or demand using force or bullying tactics
“Do you promise that you're not trying to take advantage of me somehow, and that you'll stop trying to push me into doing things?”
To promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
“Companies are preoccupied with trying to push their products onto consumers.”
To move or proceed onward
“The troops will continue to push southwards in the coming weeks.”
(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
“I was unsure as to which button I needed to push on the dishwasher to start it.”
To move past someone or something with force
“I had to push through the throng of tourists to catch a glimpse of the famous artwork.”
To squeeze or pack tightly into a small or restricted space
“She takes a suitcase down from the cupboard and starts to push our clothes into it.”
To promote or nurture the development of
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
To come, go, or move somewhere rapidly or in a forceful way
To deal or trade in something, typically illegal
To campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
To make excessive demands on
To encourage, or to make (someone) bold or brave
To apply great and continuous effort towards work, a task, or a goal
To hasten the progress of or make easier
To engage in a competition or contest
To place, slip or insert something into a compartment or space
To insert or introduce between or among others
To thrust or push onto someone or something
To give (someone) orders in a domineering manner
To develop gradually
To physically change the way something is as opposed to its original state
To move very slowly (towards something)
To take action
To push or roll along on wheels
To enthusiastically applaud or approve of
To push from below
To (excessively) boast about one's accomplishments, qualities, or possessions
To grow from seed
To protrude or extend outwardly
To (verbally) attack repeatedly
To drive away, or cause to go in a specified direction
To sweep, push or clear (something) away with one's hand or an implement
To handle a substance physically with the intent of creating a desired form
To cause significant upset to (someone)
To become mature or grow older
An act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself
“She could not help but give the slow-walking person in front of her a gentle push in the back to hurry him along.”
A special effort exerted towards a particular goal
“The push towards renewable energy is part of a strategy to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels.”
A determination or motivation (to do something)
“The movement is leading the way in the push to reshape the discourse around climate change.”
The dissemination of information about something, typically for promotional purposes
The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward
The act of ordering or forcing someone to leave a position or role
An advance or forward movement
A push from below
Great effort expended towards a particular goal or aim
(fencing) An attempt to stab or strike an adversary
A hope or ambition of achieving something
An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular cause
The act of physically lowering something
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
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