push definition

1. the act of applying force in order to move something away
• examples: he gave the door a hard push
• examples: the pushing is good exercise
2. the force used in pushing
• examples: the push of the water on the walls of the tank
• examples: the thrust of the jet engines
3. an electrical switch operated by pressing
• examples: the elevator was operated by push buttons
• examples: the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
4. an effort to advance
• examples: the army made a push toward the sea
5. move with force,
• examples: He pushed the table into a corner
6. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
• examples: He pushed her to finish her doctorate
7. press against forcefully without moving
• examples: she pushed against the wall with all her strength
8. approach a certain age or speed
• examples: She is pushing fifty
9. sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
• examples: The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs
10. move strenuously and with effort
• examples: The crowd pushed forward