enterprising or ambitious drive
"Europeans often laugh at American energy"
an electrical switch operated by pressing
"the elevator was operated by push buttons"
"the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
"The doctor warned him that squeezing his pus-filled boil could cause a dangerous infection to spread through his bloodstream."
A pustule; a pimple.
In plain English: A push is an effort to make something move forward or away from you.
"The strong push of the wind knocked the leaves off the trees."
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"
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
"The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
"I had to push the heavy door open because my shoulder was pressed against it."
In plain English: To push means to use force to move something away from you.
"He pushed the door open with his shoulder."
Usage: Use this verb when you physically exert pressure on an object to move it in the direction opposite your body, distinct from pulling which draws things closer. It often implies direct physical contact and effort, making it a common synonym for shove but generally less aggressive unless context suggests otherwise.
The word "push" comes from the Middle French pousser, which originally meant to beat or strike in Latin. It entered English partly by replacing the older native word sċūfan, which is now known as "shove."