"push" | Definition and Related Words

push

Noun

is a type of: actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling
subtypes:
- depression - pushing down
- jog, nudge - a slight push or shake
- press, pressing, pressure - the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
- shove - the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
- boost - the act of giving a push
same as: pushing
is a type of: force - (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

same as: thrust
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
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
is a type of: advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression - the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Verb

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:
- nudge, poke at, prod - to push against gently
- press, push - make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
- beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse - cause to move back by force or influence
- shove - push roughly
- flick, jerk - throw or toss with a quick motion
- jostle, shove - come into rough contact with while moving
- nose - push or move with the nose
- obtrude, push out, thrust out - push to thrust outward
- push aside, push away - push out of the way
- muscle into - force one's way
- push up - push upward
- thrust - push forcefully
- drive - urge forward
- jam - push down forcibly
- shove, squeeze, stuff, thrust - press or force
- tip, topple, tumble - cause to topple or tumble by pushing
same as: force

verb group: push - press against forcefully without moving
is a type of: exhort, press, urge, urge on - force or impel in an indicated direction
subtypes:
- nudge - push into action by pestering or annoying gently
- bull, bull through - push or force
same as: bear on

verb group: drive, labor, labour, push, tug - strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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
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
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
is a type of: approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near - move towards

same as: crowd
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)
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
is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

verb group: push - press against forcefully without moving
is a type of: force, push - move with force

same as: press

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