Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
2. (transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
3. (transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
4. (transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
5. (intransitive) To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.
6. (informal, transitive, usually in present participle) To approach; to come close to.
7. (intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
8. (intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

Example Sentences

In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.

You need to push quite hard to get this door open.

December 22, 1711, letter to The Spectator Ambition […] pushes the soul to such actions as are apt to procure honour and reputation to the actor.

We are pushed for an answer.

to push an objection too far; to push one's luck

to push his fortune

Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.

They're pushing that perfume again.

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Use push when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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