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English to English noun
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the act of applying force in order to move something away |  | Example: he gave the door a hard push
the pushing is good exercise
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the force used in pushing | | Example: the push of the water on the walls of the tank
the thrust of the jet engines
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enterprising or ambitious drive | | Example: Europeans often laugh at American energy
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an electrical switch operated by pressing | | Example: the elevator was operated by push buttons
the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
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an effort to advance | | Example: the army made a push toward the sea
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A pustule; a pimple. | | source: webster1913
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A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing. | | source: webster1913
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A crowd; a company or clique of associates; a gang. | | source: webster1913 verb
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move with force, | | Example: He pushed the table into a corner
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press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | | Example: He pushed her to finish her doctorate
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make publicity for; try to sell (a product) | | Example: The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
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strive and make an effort to reach a goal | | Example: She tugged for years to make a decent living
We have to push a little to make the deadline!
She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
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press against forcefully without moving | | Example: she pushed against the wall with all her strength
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| 14 |
approach a certain age or speed | | Example: She is pushing fifty
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exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | | Example: The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
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sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) | | Example: The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs
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move strenuously and with effort | | Example: The crowd pushed forward
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make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | | Example: `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
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To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw. | | source: webster1913
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To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword. | | source: webster1913
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