push

Noun
  1. The act of applying force in order to move something away (synset 100113132)
    "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise"
    is a type of: actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling
    subtypes:
    same as: pushing
  2. The force used in pushing (synset 111518603)
    "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines"
    is a type of: force - (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
    same as: thrust
  3. Enterprising or ambitious drive (synset 104843914)
    "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
    is a type of: drive - the trait of being highly motivated
    subtypes: second wind - renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking
    same as: energy, get-up-and-go
  4. An electrical switch operated by pressing (synset 104033499)
    "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"
    is a type of: electric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
    subtypes:
    • bell push - a button that is pushed to ring a bell
    • bell, buzzer, doorbell - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
    • horn button - a button that you press to activate the horn of an automobile
    • mouse button - a push button on the mouse
    • panic button - a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency
    • reset button - a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism
    is a part of: push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons
    same as: button, push button
  5. An effort to advance (synset 100283329)
    "the army made a push toward the sea"
    is a type of: advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression - the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Verb
  1. Move with force (synset 201875972)
    "He pushed the table into a corner"
    entail:
    • press - exert pressure or force to or upon
    • move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
    subtypes:
    same as: force
    verb group: push - press against forcefully without moving
  2. Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action (synset 200768022)
    "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
    is a type of: exhort, press, urge, urge on - force or impel in an indicated direction
    subtypes:
    same as: bear on
    verb group: drive, labor, labour, push, tug - strive and make an effort to reach a goal
  3. Make publicity for;
    Try to sell (a product) (synset 200978685)
    "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
    is a type of: praise - express approval of
    subtypes:
    • propagandise, propagandize - spread by propaganda
    • plug - make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
    • bill - advertise especially by posters or placards
    • agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
    same as: advertise, advertize, promote
    verb group: agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
  4. Strive and make an effort to reach a goal (synset 202412046)
    "She tugged for years to make a decent living"; "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"; "She is driving away at her doctoral thesis"
    is a type of: fight, struggle - make a strenuous or labored effort
    subtypes: reach, strain, strive - to exert much effort or energy
    same as: drive, labor, labour, tug
    verb group: bear on, push - press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
  5. Press against forcefully without moving (synset 201876638)
    "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
    is a type of: press - exert pressure or force to or upon
    verb group:
    • force, push - move with force
    • push - move strenuously and with effort
  6. Approach a certain age or speed (synset 202058788)
    "She is pushing fifty"
    is a type of: approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near - move towards
    same as: crowd
  7. Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person;
    Be an advocate for (synset 202595732)
    "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
    is a type of: advertise, advertize, promote, push - make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
    same as: agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press
    verb group: advertise, advertize, promote, push - make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
  8. Sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) (synset 202250337)
    "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
    referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    is a type of: deal, sell, trade - do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
  9. Move strenuously and with effort (synset 201876870)
    "The crowd pushed forward"
    is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    verb group: push - press against forcefully without moving
  10. Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby (synset 201450251)
    "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
    is a type of: force, push - move with force
    same as: press

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