Plain-language senses for players, solvers, and learners.
noun
the act of applying force in order to move something away
he gave the door a hard push
noun
the force used in pushing
the push of the water on the walls of the tank
noun
enterprising or ambitious drive
Europeans often laugh at American energy
noun
an electrical switch operated by pressing
the elevator was operated by push buttons
noun
an effort to advance
the army made a push toward the sea
verb
move with force
He pushed the table into a corner
verb
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
He pushed her to finish her doctorate
verb
make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
verb
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
She tugged for years to make a decent living
verb
press against forcefully without moving
she pushed against the wall with all her strength
verb
approach a certain age or speed
She is pushing fifty
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
The liberal party pushed for reforms
verb
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs
verb
move strenuously and with effort
The crowd pushed forward
verb
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
‘Now push hard,’ said the doctor to the woman
