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/pʊʃ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the act of applying force to move something.
With a gentle push, the child got the toy car rolling.
an effort to influence the way something develops.
The team made a strong push for the championship title this year.
a strong urging or encouragement.
Sometimes you need a little push to follow your dreams.
verb
to apply force to someone or something in order to move them away from oneself.
She had to push the door to get it open.
to exert oneself in an effort to achieve a goal.
He decided to push harder in his studies before the exams.
to encourage or persuade someone to do something.
The coach tried to push the players to improve their performance.
to increase or promote something, such as a product or idea.
The company is planning to push their new product with a large advertising campaign.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'puchier' and of Germanic origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
push and pull:
A situation involving opposing forces or influences.
push the envelope:
To go beyond the limits of what is usually done.
push one's luck:
To take unnecessary risks in the hope of a positive outcome.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To encourage or pressure someone to do something.
Stop pushing me to make a decision!
An effort to sell or promote something aggressively.
The company's really pushing their new app.