American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pushing
IPA transcription: ['pʊʃɪŋ]
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Noun
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the act of applying force in order to move something away
“he gave the door a hard push”
“the pushing is good exercise”
Verb
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move with force,
“He pushed the table into a corner”
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strive and make an effort to reach a goal
“She tugged for years to make a decent living”
“We have to push a little to make the deadline!”
“She is driving away at her doctoral thesis”
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press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
“He pushed her to finish her doctorate”
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make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
“The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model”
“The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops”
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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
“The liberal party pushed for reforms”
“She is crusading for women's rights”
“The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate”
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press against forcefully without moving
“she pushed against the wall with all her strength”
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approach a certain age or speed
“She is pushing fifty”
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sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
“The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs”
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move strenuously and with effort
“The crowd pushed forward”
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make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
“`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman”
Usage examples
- I kept my eyes fixed on the cylinder and began pushing my way back from the edge of the pit.
- He spent his first few days in office pushing for Judge Campbell's impeachment.
- A man is pushing a two wheel cart
- A man in a blue shirt is pushing another man in a white shirt during football practice.
- I kept my eyes fixed on the cylinder and began pushing my way back from the edge of the pit.
- Two men are pushing a stroller in an amusement park.
- An Asian man wearing a striped shirt is pushing carts next to a van.
- A young boy wearing a jacket pushing a hand mower on the grass.
- His attempts at pushing for greater religious toleration were defeated by Walpole's supporters.
- It has also started to become active in pushing for lower executive pay.