Push
Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
The act of applying force in order to move something away
Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
An electrical switch operated by pressing
Part of
Examples
The elevator was operated by push buttons
The push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
Move with force
Synonyms
Has types
Antonyms
Examples
He pushed the table into a corner
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
Approach a certain age or speed
The force used in pushing
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
Enterprising or ambitious drive
An effort to advance
Examples
The army made a push toward the sea
Press against forcefully without moving
Sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
Derivation
Examples
The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs