push
noun
Definitions of push noun
force
- B1Countable
The act of moving an object or person by applying force with the hands or body.
Hop on the swing, and I will give you a push.
I gave the door a strong push, but it still wouldn't budge.
I can order all of these items with the push of a button.
movement
- Countable
A forceful movement toward a specific location or direction.
The troops are continuing their push towards the capital.
They made a large push to break through the defense lines.
effort
- Countable
A determined effort to gain an advantage over competitors in the business sector.
The company intends to make a significant push into the European market next spring.
The hotel is making a major push to attract more guests.
The company is making a concerted push to increase its market share.
motivation
- C1Singular
Encouragement or motivation to prompt someone to take action.
My mother had always wanted to learn to paint; she just needed a gentle push.
With a push from his friends, he finally signed up for the marathon.
She gave her colleague a push to focus more on finishing the project.
promotion
- Singular
A substantial amount of advertising to promote a product or service.
The film is unlikely to attract a large audience without a big push in the media.
The brand is doing a big push in advertising to improve their visibility.
verb
Definitions of push verb
force
- A2TransitiveIntransitive
To exert physical pressure or force, often using the hands, to move something away from oneself.
Can you help me move this table? You push, and I’ll pull.
The window is stuck; you have to push hard to open it.
He helped me push my car off the road.
move
- B1TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To move forcefully, typically to make way through a crowded area or past an obstruction.
Stop pushing; wait for your turn.
She pushed through the crowd.
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to push in front of you.
advance
- IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To advance or move forward in a specific direction, often referring to a military force.
The invading troops have pushed further into the north of the country.
The army is pushing towards the border.
encourage
- B2Transitive
To strongly encourage, pressure, or direct someone to do or achieve something.
Her parents pushed her into marrying him.
The school manages to push most of its students through their exams.
If we want an answer from them by Friday, I think we're going to have to push them for it.
promote
- Transitiveinformal
To repeatedly advertise or promote a product to increase sales.
They're really pushing their new car.
The company is trying to push their new product through social media.
sell
- Transitiveinformal
To sell illegal drugs.
He was arrested for pushing drugs to schoolchildren.
The police are investigating people who are pushing drugs in the area.
send
- Transitiveinternet & telecomsspecialized
To send information over the internet without a prior request.
The website uses push notifications to send real-time updates to its users.
The app can push the latest news to your phone.
Idioms
- push your luck
To take unnecessary risks by trying to get more than what one has already achieved, potentially losing what has already been gained.
• He's already won twice; betting again would be pushing his luck.
- at a push
If you can do something at a push, it means you can do it, but with difficulty or with extra effort.
• At a push, I could finish the report by 3 PM if absolutely necessary.
- get the push
To be informed that one's employment is terminated; to be dismissed from a job.
• Many employees got the push due to company restructuring.
- be pushing up (the) daisies
To be deceased or buried.
• If I accidentally fall off the cliff, I might soon be pushing up daisies.
- give someone the push
To dismiss someone from their job; to fire someone.
• Many employees were given the push due to company restructuring.
- if/when push comes to shove
This idiom indicates that something is possible as a last resort if a situation becomes critical and requires decisive action.
• If push comes to shove, we might consider moving to the countryside.
Phrasal Verbs of push
- push ahead
to persist with an endeavor in a resolute or passionate manner, particularly when facing challenges or fatigue
• Despite facing numerous challenges, he decided to push ahead with the project.
- push something through
to ensure a plan or suggestion is formally approved or implemented
• After weeks of effort, he finally managed to push the new policy through.
- push yourself forward
to attempt to draw attention to oneself so that others notice you
• At the meeting, he kept speaking to push himself forward.
- push on
to persist in continuing an activity, particularly under challenging circumstances
• Despite the challenges, the team decided to push on and complete the project.
- push for something
to insistently request something or actively work hard to bring it about
• She has been pushing for the implementation of the project.
- push in
to join a queue of people waiting by moving in front of existing members without permission.
• He pushed in line without regard for others' feelings.
- push off
a phrase used to impolitely instruct someone to leave
• At the party, I couldn't help but tell him to push off when he kept interrupting us.
- push (something) forward
to persist in carrying out or advancing something, with determination or enthusiasm
• We must continue to push this project forward to ensure it is completed on time.
- push along
to depart or move on
• We should push along to avoid missing the train.
- push someone around
to dictate or control someone in an impolite or intimidating manner
• At her workplace, her boss often pushes her around, forcing her to endure such treatment.
- push someone/something aside
to choose to disregard or neglect either a person or an issue
• Under pressure, he had to push aside his friend's needs.
- push something back
to postpone an event or action to a later time than originally scheduled
• The meeting was pushed back to next month due to unforeseen circumstances.
- push someone out
to force someone to abandon a job or discontinue their participation in an activity through hostile or inequitable treatment
• In the fierce competition, the company decided to gradually push out older employees.
- push someone/something over
to apply force to someone or something, causing them to fall onto the ground
• In the game, he accidentally pushed his opponent over, leading to the end of the match.
- push (someone) toward(s) something
to attempt to accomplish something or to encourage someone to become more inclined to achieve or accomplish it
• Her teacher has been pushing her toward becoming a doctor.
- push something up/down
to cause the quantity, number, or value of something to either increase or decrease
• The increase in market demand has pushed prices up.