nudge (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /nʌdʒ/
Definition
A light touch or push, usually with the elbow, to attract someone's attention or encourage them to move.
Examples
He gave his friend a playful nudge to point out the person walking by.
A subtle nudge from her mother reminded her to stand up straighter.
I felt a soft nudge against my arm as the crowd began to surge forward.
How to Use nudge
- nudge someone to do something (collocation)
- to encourage a person to take action — "She tried to nudge him to apply for the promotion."
- nudge someone in the right direction (idiom)
- to provide gentle guidance or support — "His mentor gave him a nudge in the right direction when he felt lost."
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