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 mom is pushing me to apply to medical school, even though I want to be a writer. "attitudeactioncommunicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press or urge forward; to drive."The coach was pushing the team to practice harder every day. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.)."The company is pushing its new phone with a big advertising campaign. "businesscommunicationmediapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal."She is pushing herself to finish the project on time. "achievementactionattitudeworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo approach; to come close to."The project deadline is next week, and we are pushing the final stages of development. "directionactionChat 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."physiologybodymedicineChat 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 law, even though I want to be a musician. "communicationactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a higher bid at an auction."The man kept pushing the bid higher, determined to win the antique clock at the auction. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an all-in bet."With only a few chips left, he was pushing all-in on the next hand. "betgamefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (a pawn) directly forward."In chess, he was carefully pushing his pawn forward, one square at a time. "gameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add (a data item) to the top of a stack."The program is pushing new tasks onto the queue as fast as they come in. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers."The software developer is pushing the security update to all the company's computers. "computinginternettechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust the points of the horns against; to gore."The angry bull was pushing the fence with its horns, trying to break free. "animalactionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot."The young plant was pushing its way out of the pot. "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 was pushing the cue ball, so it stayed in contact with both balls, and the referee called a foul." "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act by which something is pushed."We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat pushes forward; pressing, driving."The pushing crowd made it hard to get off the train. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAggressively assertive; pushy."Her pushing attitude got her the promotion, even though others were more experienced. "attitudecharacterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
