push
/pʊʃ/
verb
- To apply force to someone or something in order to move them away from you or to move something forward.
- She had to push the heavy door to open it.
- He pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store.
- The child pushed his toy car across the floor.
- To press a button or switch.
- He pushed the power switch to turn off the computer.
- Push the red button to start the machine.
- She pushed the elevator call button and waited.
- To try to make someone do something or to encourage someone to work harder or achieve more.
- Her parents always push her to do well in school.
- Don't push yourself too hard; take a break.
- The coach pushed the team to run faster.
- To try to sell or promote something, often in an aggressive way.
- He pushed his idea for a new project during the meeting.
- Salespeople often push expensive products on customers.
- The company is pushing its new smartphone with big ads.
- To move forward or advance, especially with effort or through obstacles.
- The team pushed ahead despite the bad weather.
- The soldiers pushed through the dense forest.
- She pushed her way through the crowd to get to the front.
Antonyms
noun
- An act of applying force to move something away from you.
- He gave the door a hard push and it finally opened.
- With one strong push, she moved the rock aside.
- The baby took a push on the swing and laughed.
- A determined effort to achieve something or to make progress.
- The company made a big push to finish the project on time.
- There was a final push to raise money for the charity.
- The team's push for victory ended in success.