pushing (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
Definition
Applying force to move something away from oneself or in a particular direction.
Examples
He was pushing the door open with all his might.
She felt like she was pushing a boulder uphill with her career.
The crowd started pushing forward when the band came on stage.
How to Use pushing
- push away (phrasal verb)
- To move something or someone away from you. — "He pushed the plate away, he wasn't hungry."
- push down (phrasal verb)
- To press something downwards. — "Push down on the lever to release the brake."
- push up (phrasal verb)
- To move something upwards. — "Push up the sleeves of your shirt."
- push for (prepositional phrase)
- To try hard to achieve something or persuade someone to do something. — "The union is pushing for a pay increase."
- push through (phrasal verb)
- To continue doing something difficult until it is finished. — "She managed to push through the difficult exam period."
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