Definition
To dismiss someone from their job; to fire someone.
Many employees were given the push due to company restructuring.
He was given the push for repeatedly violating company policy.
She had been performing poorly, so she was eventually given the push.
To end a romantic or personal relationship with someone.
She felt the relationship had no future, so she decided to give him the push.
After months of arguing, they finally decided to give each other the push.
I suggest you give him the push soon; he's not good for you.