push (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /pʊʃ/
Definition
To use your hands or body to move something away from you or forward.
Examples
Please push the door open.
He pushed the chair closer to the table.
You need to push the button to start the machine.
How to Use push
- push away (phrasal verb)
- To move something or someone away from you. — "She pushed the plate away because she was full."
- push over (phrasal verb)
- To cause something to fall over. — "The strong wind pushed over the small tree."
- push for (prepositional phrase)
- To try hard to achieve something or get something done. — "The union is pushing for higher wages."
- push through (phrasal verb)
- To continue doing something until it is finished, even if it is difficult. — "We must push through this difficult project."
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