push in English dictionary

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    Meanings and definitions of "push"

    • (computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.
    • (Internet, uncountable) The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push , push technology .
    • (transitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
    • (transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
    • (transitive) To continually attempt to promote (a point of view).
    • (transitive) To promote a product with the intention of selling it.
    • (informal, transitive) To approach; to come close to.
    • (intransitive) To apply a force to an object such that it moves away from the person applying the force.
    • (intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
    • (intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
    • To make a higher bid at an auction.
    • (poker) To make an all-in bet.
    • (chess, transitive) To move (a pawn) directly forward.
    • A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
    • An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
    • A great effort (to do something).
    • (military) A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.
    • A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
    • noun
      A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
    • noun
      An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
    • noun
      A great effort (to do something).
    • noun
      (military)
      A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.
    • noun
      A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
    • noun
      (computing)
      The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.
    • noun
      (Internet, uncountable)
      The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.
    • noun
      (dated)
      A crowd or throng or people
    • noun
      (snooker)
      A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time
    • noun
      (obsolete, Britain, dialect)
      A pustule; a pimple.
    • verb
      (transitive, intransitive)
      To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To press or urge forward; to drive.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
    • verb
      (informal, transitive)
      To approach; to come close to.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
    • verb
      To make a higher bid at an auction.
    • verb
      (poker)
      To make an all-in bet.
    • verb
      (chess, transitive)
      To move (a pawn) directly forward.
    • verb
      (computing)
      To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.
    • verb
      (computing)
      To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.
    • verb
      (obsolete)
      To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
    • verb
      To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.
    • verb
      (snooker)
      To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot)
    • short, directed application of force; act of pushing
    • continually attempt to persuade (a person)
    • continually attempt to promote (a point of view)
    • promote (a product)
    • intransitive: apply force to an object so that it moves away
    • intransitive: tense the muscles of the abdomen
    • A great force, applied in order that an object will move away from the origin of the force that was applied to it.
    • To deliver data to a client without a client request for the data.
    • (to) push
    • To press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action.
    • The force used in pushing.
    • To apply a force to (an object), in order that it moves away from the origin of the force that was applied.
    • transitive: apply a force to (an object) so that it moves away
    • noun
      an effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea"
    • noun
      an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk"
    • noun
      enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
    • noun
      the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise"
    • noun
      the force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines"
    • verb
      approach a certain age or speed; "She is pushing fifty"
    • verb
      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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
    • verb
      make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
    • verb
      make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
    • verb
      move strenuously and with effort; "The crowd pushed forward"
    • verb
      move with force; "He pushed the table into a corner"
    • verb
      press against forcefully without moving; "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
    • verb
      press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
    • verb
      sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs); "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
    • verb
      strive and make an effort to reach a goal; "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"

    Synonyms of "push" in English dictionary

    bear on, force, labor are the top synonyms of "push" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "push" in English dictionary

    pull is the antonym of "push" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of push

    • lm  liczba mnoga pushes push, pushed, pushed; he pushes, to be pushing
    • push ( third-person singular simple present pushes, present participle pushing, simple past and past participle pushed)
    • push ( plural  pushes)
    • push (plural pushes)
    • push (third-person singular simple present pushes, present participle pushing, simple past and past participle pushed)
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