Push

Word PUSH
Character 4
Hyphenation push
Pronunciations [pʷʊʃ]

Definitions and meanings of "Push"

What do we mean by push?

To apply pressure against (something), especially for the purpose of moving it. intransitive verb

To move (something) by exerting force against it; thrust or shove. intransitive verb

To exert downward pressure on (a button or keyboard, for example); press. intransitive verb

To force (one's way). intransitive verb

To urge forward or urge insistently; pressure. intransitive verb

To extend or enlarge. intransitive verb

To approach in age. intransitive verb

To promote or sell (a product). intransitive verb

To sell (a narcotic) illegally. intransitive verb

To hit (a ball) in the direction toward the dominant hand of the player propelling it, as to the right of a right-handed player. intransitive verb

To exert pressure or force against something. intransitive verb

To advance despite difficulty or opposition; press forward. intransitive verb

To advocate or recommend something insistently. intransitive verb

To expend great or vigorous effort. intransitive verb

The act of pushing; a thrust. noun

The act of pressing. noun

A vigorous or insistent effort toward an end; a drive. noun

A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

A great effort (to do something).

An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.

A 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.

A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score

The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.

The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request.

A particular crowd or throng or people.

A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time

Synonyms and Antonyms for Push

The word "push" in example sentences

Diary Entry by Kyle Griffith (about the author) yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Push "Reset" on the Obamacare Bill -- and then push "Single Payer" or "Universal Medicare"'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Rep. John Kline (R-Mn) has just recommended that Congress \'push the reset\' button on President Obama\'s health care reform bill. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now, she's politically unsophisticated and has never heard the term push poll, so she had no reason to describe anything other than exactly what happened. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Mopar/J&J Racing Dodge Stratus R/T driver is fifth in the standings entering the NHRA Countdown to 1 playoffs and would love to kick his title push in gear with a victory at the first playoff stop, the NHRA Carolinas Nationals. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also part of the push is a new recreational vehicle, outfitted with a kitchen and several flat screens rigged up with video games, that the company will use for Vans tours up and down the East Coast. ❋ Conor Dougherty (2010)

I would say, if I had to guess that the push is the lesson a dying Donna would be acting out: "Live life to the fullest while you still can." ❋ Rabid1st (2008)

I enjoy watching football, but I also enjoy contributing to the actualization of society; in gambling terminology, this is what we refer to as a push. ❋ Chuck Klosterman (2009)

STEPHEN SMITH: Well the sudden surge, as you describe it, comes from the fact we've now got a range of what we call push factors. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But also what is really at play here is what we describe as push factors. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This train was in what we call the push configuration, where the engine was at the rear. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Good quality aerobic exercise -- walking, climbing stairs, elliptical exercise -- and one other exercise, what I call a push away. ❋ Unknown (2002)

Woakes has missed four championship matches because of injury and England one-day commitments but he will be a key figure if Warwickshire are to maintain their title push. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Sandro did not feature at the Etihad Stadium due to a calf injury, but saw enough to remain confident of Tottenham continuing their title push. ❋ Unknown (2012)

The north Londoners are unbeaten in the 10 league matches the Brazilian midfielder has started and he hopes his impending return can help in their title push. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Ajax wanted to add a bit of bite to their title push this season in Holland. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Mr. Dekovic criticized Vision Vancouver for recently running what he called a "push poll" - a survey that appears to be about gathering people's opinions but is really aimed at planting negative information about an opponent. ❋ FRANCES BULA (2011)

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