push
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/pʊʃ/
🇬🇧
/pʊʃ/
verb
A2
to move something away or forward with force
He gave a push to move the heavy box.
A2
to move through a crowd by using your body
She had to push through the people to get to the front.
A2
to press a button or switch
Push the green button to start the machine.
B2
to cause something to change or reach a level
High demand can push prices up quickly.
B2
to encourage someone to do something
My friend gave me a push to try the new sport.
B2
to make someone work hard
The coach will push the team to do their best.
R
to annoy or upset someone by asking too much
If you push him too far, he might get angry.
R
to try to make people accept an idea or product
The company will push its new phone with ads.
R
to sell illegal drugs
He was caught trying to push drugs on the street.
R
to move forward quickly
The soldiers will push forward at dawn.
noun
B1
the act of pushing something
A gentle push opened the door.
R
a strong military attack
The army's final push captured the city.
R
a strong effort to achieve something
The school made a big push to raise money.
R
encouragement to do something
Sometimes we all need a little push to start.
translation
to move something away or forward with force; to move through a crowd by using your body; to press a button or switch; to cause something to change or reach a level; to encourage someone to do something; to make someone work hard; to annoy or upset someone by asking too much; to try to make people accept an idea or product; to sell illegal drugs; to move forward quickly
the act of pushing something; a strong military attack; a strong effort to achieve something; encouragement to do something
Word Forms
3rd Present
pushes
Progressive
pushing
Past
pushed
Perfect
pushed
Plural
pushes