push
[pʷʊʃ]noun
Definitions
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
Example: Give the door a hard push if it sticks.
An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
Example: One more push and the baby will be out.
A great effort (to do something).
Example: Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.
An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
verb
Definitions
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
Example: In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.
To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
To press or urge forward; to drive.
Example: to push an objection too far; to push one's luck
To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
Example: Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.