Push: meaning, definitions and examples

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push

 

[ pสŠสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

action

To exert force on (someone or something) so as to move them away from oneself or from the source of the force.

Synonyms

force, press, shove, thrust

Examples of usage

  • He pushed the door open.
  • She pushed her way through the crowd.
  • The child pushed the toy car across the floor.
  • The police officer pushed the suspect against the wall.
  • The strong wind pushed the trees to the side.
Context #2 | Verb

encouragement

To encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Synonyms

encourage, motivate, prompt, urge

Examples of usage

  • The coach pushed the team to give their best performance.
  • She pushed him to apply for the job.
  • The teacher pushed the students to think critically.
  • The parents pushed their child to pursue their passion.
  • The manager pushed the employees to meet the deadline.
Context #3 | Noun

physical force

The act of applying force in order to move something away from oneself or from the source of the force.

Synonyms

pressure, propulsion, shove, thrust

Examples of usage

  • With a push, he managed to move the heavy box.
  • The door opened with a gentle push.
  • A push from behind propelled him forward.
  • She gave the stubborn drawer a hard push.
  • The push of the crowd made it hard to move.

Translations

Translations of the word "push" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empurrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเค•เฅเค•เคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช drรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendorong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพะฒั…ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pchaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผใ™ (osu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pousser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empujar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋‹ค (milda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุน (dafa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlaฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlaฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจ (tuฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potisniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฝta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒซแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (bidzgeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itษ™lษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empujar

Etymology

The word 'push' originates from the Middle English word 'pulchen', which means to thrust, push or beat. It has roots in the Old French word 'poulser' and the Latin word 'pulsare' meaning to beat or push. The concept of pushing has been essential in human interactions and physical movements throughout history, playing a crucial role in activities ranging from everyday tasks to sports and warfare.

See also: pushbike, pushchair, pusher, pushily, pushing, pushover, pushpin, pushy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,825, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.