(of a button on a device or machine) Past tense for to press down on
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Under pressure or having difficulty doing or getting something
“I was really pushed for time and so the niceties had to go.”
Lacking in something required or needed
“Apparently, he's in debt. He's really pushed for cash.”
Having been transported or conveyed to a different place or location
Passionately motivated to achieve one's goals
(rare) To have impelled and directed towards an object or action
To have provided assistance to someone or something
Past tense for to exert force or pressure on
“We had to push the heavy door with all of our might to open it.”
Past tense for to demand earnestly or pressingly
“My parents would push me to learn a musical instrument when I was younger.”
Past tense for 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?”
Past tense for to promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
“Companies are preoccupied with trying to push their products onto consumers.”
Past tense for to move or proceed onward
“The troops will continue to push southwards in the coming weeks.”
(of a button on a device or machine) Past tense for to press down on
“I was unsure as to which button I needed to push on the dishwasher to start it.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
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