push
push/po͝oSH/
verb
- exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's hand, in order to move them away from oneself or the origin of the force."she pushed her glass toward him"synonyms: shove, thrust, propel, impel, send, press, drive, plunge, stick, force, shoot, ram, bump, knock, strike, hit, jolt, butt, prod, poke, nudge, elbow, shoulder, bulldoze, sweep, jostle, bundle, hustle, hurry, rush, manhandle
- move forward by using force to pass people or cause them to move aside."she pushed her way through the crowded streets"synonyms: force (one's way), shove, thrust, squeeze, jostle, elbow, shoulder, thread, wind, work, inch
- compel or urge (someone) to do something, especially to work hard."she believed he was pushing their daughter too hard"synonyms: urge, press, pressure, put pressure on, pressurize, force, drive, impel, coerce, nag, lean on, prevail on, dragoon into, steamroller into, browbeat into, use strong-arm tactics on, put the heat on, put the screws on, twist someone's arm, railroad into, bulldoze into, assertive, thrusting, pushy, ambitious, aggressive, forceful, forward, obtrusive, bold, brash, bumptious, arrogant, officious, bossy, presumptuous, full of oneself, self-assertive, over-assertive, overbearing, domineering, confident, overconfident, cocksure, loud, obnoxious, offensive, cocky, pushful
- promote the use, sale, or acceptance of."the company is pushing a $500 asking price"synonyms: advertise, publicize, promote, give publicity to, beat/bang the drum for, popularize, sell, market, merchandise, plug, give a plug to, hype, hype up, give a puff to, puff, puff up, boost, flog, ballyhoo, flack, huckster
- prepare (a stack) to receive a piece of data on the top.
- develop (a film) so as to compensate for deliberate underexposure."some films can be pushed during processing"
noun
- an act of exerting force on someone or something in order to move them away from oneself."he closed the door with a push"synonyms: shove, thrust, ram, bump, knock, hit, jolt, butt, prod, poke, elbow, nudge, shoulder, jostle
- a vigorous effort to do or obtain something."many clubs are joining in the fund-raising push"
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May 23, 2024 · a · to press against with force in order to drive or impel ; b · to move or endeavor to move away or ahead by steady pressure without striking.
to move forcefully, especially in order to cause someone or something that is in your way to move, so that you can go through or past them:.
verb (used with object) · to press upon or against (a person or thing): · to move (something or someone) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive:.
23 senses: 1. to apply steady force to (something) in order to move it 2. to thrust (one's way) through something, such as a.... Click for more definitions.
to go forward while using your hands, arms etc., to forcefully move people or things that are blocking you. [no object]. Quit (your) pushing and shoving.
adjective. push·ing ˈpu̇-shiŋ Synonyms of pushing. 1. : marked by ambition, energy, enterprise, and initiative.
When you push, you use force to make something move, usually by giving it a shove. You might push a cafe door open or push someone around to get your way.
to move (something or someone) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive: Just push the footstool aside if it's in your way.
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push verb (MOVE YOURSELF). B1. to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you: He pushed past me. She pushed her way to the front of the crowd.
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To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it. Pushed the door but couldn't budge it.