push
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
Framework senses
- §1
- press, drive, or impel someone to action
- §2
- make publicity for
- §3
- make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
- §4
- move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner'
- §5
- press against forcefully without moving
- §6
- move strenuously and with effort
- §7
- approach a certain age or speed
- §8
- sell or promote the sale of illegal goods such as drugs
- §9
- strive and make an effort to reach a goal
- §10
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person