Definition (noun) the act of applying force in order to move something away
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he gave the door a hard push
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the pushing is good exercise
Definition (noun) the force used in pushing
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the push of the water on the walls of the tank
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the thrust of the jet engines
Definition (noun) enterprising or ambitious drive
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Europeans often laugh at American energy
Definition (noun) an electrical switch operated by pressing
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the elevator was operated by push buttons
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the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
Definition (noun) an effort to advance
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the army made a push toward the sea
Definition (verb) move with force,
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He pushed the table into a corner
Definition (verb) press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
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He pushed her to finish her doctorate
Definition (verb) make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
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The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
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The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
Definition (verb) strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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She tugged for years to make a decent living
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We have to push a little to make the deadline!
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She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
Definition (verb) press against forcefully without moving
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she pushed against the wall with all her strength
Definition (verb) approach a certain age or speed
Definition (verb) exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
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The liberal party pushed for reforms
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She is crusading for women's rights
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The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
Definition (verb) sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
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The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs
Definition (verb) move strenuously and with effort
Definition (verb) make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
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`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman