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push [ˈpʊʃ]

1 push verb
  • to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you —often used figuratively
  • to go forward while using your hands, arms etc., to forcefully move people or things that are blocking you —often + through
  • to force or try to force or persuade (someone) to do something

2 push noun
  • an act of pushing something or someone—usually singular
  • a large, organized military attack—usually singular —often used figuratively
  • a strong, continuous effort to get or achieve something—usually singular —often + for —often followed by to + verb