Push

[pʷʊʃ]

noun

  1. A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

    Give the door a hard push if it sticks.

  2. An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

    One more push and the baby will be out.

  3. A great effort (to do something).

    Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.

verb

  1. To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

    In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.

  2. To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

  3. To press or urge forward; to drive.

    to push an objection too far; to push one's luck

Synonyms: approach, near, press, urge, advertise, press, promote, press

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