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."physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action."My parents pushed me to study medicine, even though I wanted to be an artist. "communicationactionattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press or urge forward; to drive."The teacher pushed the cart of books down the hallway. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.)."The company pushed its new phone with many online advertisements. "businesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal."The student pushed herself to finish the difficult math project on time. "achievementactionworkattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo approach; to come close to."The student pushed closer to the teacher's desk to ask a question. "actiondirectionChat 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."bodyphysiologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action."My mom pushed me to apply to college, even though I wanted to take a year off. "actioncommunicationattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a higher bid at an auction."Seeing the antique clock was about to sell, Maria pushed the bidding up another fifty dollars. "businessfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an all-in bet."Seeing he had a strong hand, Michael pushed all his remaining chips into the pot. "betgamefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (a pawn) directly forward."In the chess game, she pushed her pawn to the fourth rank. "gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add (a data item) to the top of a stack."The program pushed the new website address onto the stack of visited URLs. "computingtechnologylistChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers."The software developer pushed the bug fix to the live server. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust the points of the horns against; to gore."The angry bull pushed the fence with its horns, trying to escape. "animalactionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot."The tiny tomato seedling had pushed out of its small plastic pot, so I transplanted it to a bigger one. "plantbiologynatureChat 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)."He accidentally pushed the cue ball, resulting in a foul. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading