push

B1
Pronunciation
[pʷʊʃ]
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

Example Sentences
  • Give the door a hard push if it sticks.
2 Definition

An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

Example Sentences
  • One more push and the baby will be out.
3 Definition

A great effort (to do something).

Example Sentences
  • Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.
4 Definition

An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.

5 Definition

A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.

6 Definition

A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score

7 Definition

The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.

8 Definition

The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request.

Example Sentences
  • server push; a push technology
9 Definition

A particular crowd or throng or people.

10 Definition

A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time

11 Definition

A pustule; a pimple.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

Example Sentences
  • In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.
2 Definition

To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

3 Definition

To press or urge forward; to drive.

Example Sentences
  • to push an objection too far; to push one's luck
4 Definition

To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.
5 Definition

To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.

6 Definition

To approach; to come close to.

Example Sentences
  • He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)
7 Definition

To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

Example Sentences
  • During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push.
8 Definition

To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

9 Definition

To make a higher bid at an auction.

10 Definition

To make an all-in bet.

11 Definition

To move (a pawn) directly forward.

12 Definition

To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

13 Definition

To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.

14 Definition

To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

15 Definition

To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

16 Definition

To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot).