push
push Lexical Profile
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• noun
An act of exerting physical force on someone or something in order to move them away from oneself.
"She gave the heavy wooden door a firm push, and it finally swung open."
A vigorous, determined effort or campaign to achieve a particular goal.
"The organization launched a final push to register voters before the deadline."
An act of encouraging or pressuring someone to take action or succeed.
"He had all the necessary skills and only needed a gentle push from his mentor to apply for the fellowship."
• verb
To exert physical force on someone or something in order to move them away from oneself or into a different position.
"They worked together to push the stalled car off the main road."
To press against a part of a machine or device, such as a button or switch, in order to activate or operate it.
"Please push the green button to start the conveyor belt."
To urge, pressure, or motivate someone to work harder or take a particular course of action.
"Good coaches know how to push their athletes without causing burnout."
To promote, advocate for, or actively seek the adoption or sale of a product, idea, or policy.
"The committee continues to push for stricter environmental regulations across the industry."
To move forward through a crowd, barrier, or difficult environment by using steady force or persistence.
"The hikers had to push through dense undergrowth to reach the clearing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English pusshen, borrowed from Old French pousser ('to push, thrust'), which derives from Latin pulsare ('to beat, strike, or drive'), the frequentative form of pellere ('to drive').
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