Meaning & Definition of word "Pushing"
Pushing
/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the act of exerting force to move something away.
- Example: The pushing of the cart made it difficult to navigate through the crowded aisle.
verb:
- 1. to exert force on someone or something to move them away from oneself or to propel forward.
- Example: She was pushing the door to get it open against the strong wind.
- 2. to encourage someone to take action or to persuade someone to do something.
- Example: His teacher is pushing him to apply for the scholarship.
- 3. to continue steadily in a particular direction or towards a goal.
- Example: He kept pushing through the pain to finish the marathon.
Etymology
●The word 'pushing' originates from the Middle English word 'pushen', which has Germanic roots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pushing the envelope:
Going beyond the usual limits or boundaries.
pushing up daisies:
A euphemism for being dead.
pushing someone's buttons:
Manipulating someone to elicit a reaction.
Related Words
push:
To apply force to move something away.
urge:
To strongly encourage someone to do something.
propel:
To drive or push something forward.
Slang Meanings of pushing
Meaning: Pushing the limits.
● Example Sentence: He's always pushing the limits at work to prove himself.
Meaning: Pushing product.
● Example Sentence: The team was really pushing product during the sales event.