Dictionary definition · push
noun
- the act of applying force in order to move something away"he gave the door a hard push"
- the force used in pushing"the push of the water on the walls of the tank"
- enterprising or ambitious drive"Europeans often laugh at American energy"
- an electrical switch operated by pressing"the elevator was operated by push buttons"
- an effort to advance"the army made a push toward the sea"
verb
- move with force"He pushed the table into a corner"
- press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action"He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
- make publicity for; try to sell (a product)"The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal"She tugged for years to make a decent living"
- press against forcefully without moving"she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
- approach a certain age or speed"She is pushing fifty"
- 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"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).