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   push

   /pʊʃ/

   verb

   • 1. exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself: "she pushed her glass towards him" Similar shovethrustpropelimpelsendpressdriveplungestickforceshootrambumpknockstrikehitjoltbuttprodpokenudgeelbowshoulderbulldozesweepjostlebundlehustlehurryrushmanhandleOpposite pull
   • ▪ hold and exert force on (something) so as to cause it to move in front of one: "a woman was pushing a pram"
   • ▪ move one's body or a part of it into a specified position with effort: "she pushed her hands into her pockets"
   • ▪ press (a part of a machine or other device): "the lift boy pushed the button for the twentieth floor" Similar press (down)push downdepressexert pressure onbear down onhold downsqueezeoperateactivateactuate
   • ▪ cause to reach a particular level or state: "competition in the retail sector will push down prices"
   • 2. move forward by using force to pass people or cause them to move aside: "she pushed her way through the crowded streets" Similar force (one's way)shovethrustsqueezejostleelbowshoulderthreadwindworkinch
   • ▪ (of an army) advance over territory: "the guerrillas have pushed south to within 100 miles of the capital"
   • ▪ exert oneself to attain something or surpass others: "I was pushing hard until about 10 laps from the finish"
   • ▪ be nearly (a particular age or amount): informal "she must be pushing forty"
   • 3. compel or urge (someone) to do something, especially to work hard: "she believed he was pushing their daughter too hard"
   • ▪ have very little of something, especially time: informal British "we are a bit pushed at the moment with other commitments"
   • ▪ find it difficult to achieve something: informal British "he will be pushed to retain the title as his form this season has been below par"
   • 4. promote the use, sale, or acceptance of: informal "the company has been pushing a document management system" Similar advertisepublicizepromotegive publicity tobeat/bang the drum forpopularizesellmarketmerchandiseinformal:pluggive a plug tohypehype upgive a puff topuffpuff upboostflogballyhooflackhuckster
   • ▪ sell (a narcotic drug) illegally: "she was arrested for pushing hard drugs"
   • 5. prepare (a stack) to receive a piece of data on the top.
   • ▪ transfer (data) to the top of a stack.
   • 6. develop (a film) so as to compensate for deliberate underexposure: "some films can be pushed during processing"

   noun

   • 1. an act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself: "he closed the door with a push" Similar shovethrustrambumpknockhitjoltbuttprodpokeelbownudgeshoulderjostle
   • ▪ an act of pressing a part of a machine or device: "the door locks at the push of a button"
   • 2. a vigorous effort to do or obtain something: "many clubs are joining in the fund-raising push"
   • ▪ a military attack in force: "the army was engaged in a push against guerrilla strongholds" Similar advancedrivethrustchargeattackassaultonslaughtonrushoffensivesortieforayraidsallyinvasionincursionblitzcampaignarchaic:onset
   • ▪ forcefulness and enterprise: "an investor with the necessary money and push"
   • ▪ something that is hard to achieve: informal British "we're managing on our own but it's a push"

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French pousser, from Latin pulsare ‘to push, beat, pulse’ (see pulse1). The early sense was ‘exert force on’, giving rise later to ‘make a strenuous effort, endeavour’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUSH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   push sb to do sth We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal. push yourself to use a lot of effort and determination to achieve something:

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of push – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarypush | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the act of moving someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: [ usually singular ] She gave him a little push towards the door. give sb the push UK informal. to get rid of someone from a job or relationship.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarypush definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: He pushed me out of the door. Someone pushed him into the river. B1. to press something: If you push this button, your seat will go back. B1. to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you: She pushed through the crowd.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › ja › dictionaryPUSH | 意味, Cambridge 英語辞書での定義 - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUSH 意味, 定義, PUSH は何か: 1. to use physical pressure or force, especially with your hands, in order to move something into a…. もっと見る

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishMeaning of push in Essential English Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PUSH definition: 1. to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body: 2. to press something…. Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › pushPUSH - 105 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English - Cambridge...

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUSH ON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    PUSH ON definition: 1. to continue doing something, especially when this is difficult: 2. to continue travelling…. Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioPUSH | significado en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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