nounπShareA short, directed application of force; an act of pushing."Give the door a hard push if it sticks."actionphysicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents."One more push and the baby will be out."physiologybodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA great effort (to do something)."The push to finish the project by Friday required a lot of effort from everyone. "actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action."Her push to join the debate club was very strong. "communicationpoliticsbusinessactiongovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music."The marching band's final push moved them swiftly toward the stage, creating excitement for the audience. "musicmilitarystagedanceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score"The soccer game ended in a push, leaving the team's fans disappointed. "sportbetgamefinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe addition of a data item to the top of a stack."The push of the new assignment onto the student's to-do stack made the list longer. "computingtechnologytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request."server push; a push technology"computinginternettechnologycommunicationtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular crowd or throng or people."The push of students at the school entrance was enormous this morning. "groupmassessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time"The player made a push, hitting both the cue ball and the target ball simultaneously. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force."In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me."physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action."My parents pushed me to study harder for the upcoming exams. "communicationactionattitudepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press or urge forward; to drive."The teacher pushed the students to study harder for the upcoming exam. "actionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.)."The marketing team is pushing the new phone model very hard to increase sales. "businesscommunicationmediapoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal."To succeed in the marathon, Sarah pushed herself every day, running extra miles and eating healthy foods. "achievementactionbusinessworkattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo approach; to come close to."The car pushed closer to the curb as the driver searched for a parking space. "actiondirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents."During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push."physiologybodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action."My parents are pushing me to study medicine, even though I'd rather be an artist. "communicationactionattitudebusinesspoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a higher bid at an auction."The collector pushed his bid to $100 at the antique auction. "businesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an all-in bet."He pushed all his savings into the new business venture. "betgamebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (a pawn) directly forward."The chess player pushed their pawn forward two squares. "gameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add (a data item) to the top of a stack."The student pushed the new math problem onto the stack of homework to do later. "computingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers."The teacher pushed the updated class schedule to the school's network. "computinginternettechnologycommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust the points of the horns against; to gore."The angry bull pushed the farmer with its horns. "animalactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot."The young plant's stem pushed out of the soil. "plantbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot)."The pool player pushed the cue ball, and because it stayed connected to the object ball, it was a foul shot. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pustule; a pimple."My son had a small push on his chin. "appearancemedicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading