push · v
push (sb) for sth/to do sth
B2 to try hard to achieve something or to make someone do something
Dictionary examples:
We had to push them to accept our terms, but they finally agreed to the deal. (45.0)
Local residents are pushing for a traffic light to be put at this busy intersection. (64.5)
push yourself
B2 to make yourself work very hard in order to achieve something
Dictionary examples:
She really pushed herself when she was in school. (22.0)
push (MOVE SOMEONE/SOMETHING)
A2 to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body
Dictionary examples:
I pushed the shopping cart, but it pushed me instead! (0.0)
I pushed my cat off the table. He pushed back! (0.0)
I pushed the snooze button so much, it pushed back! (0.0)
Can you help me move this table? You push and I'll pull. (15.3)
A boy had pushed her over in the playground. (19.4)
The window sticks - you have to push hard to open it. (24.6)
Could you push that door shut, please? (39.1)
I tried to push the door open but it was stuck. (46.4)
push (MOVE YOURSELF)
B1 to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you
Dictionary examples:
The hungry man pushed to the front of the line, shouting 'Free pizza!' (0.0)
The tourist pushed past the pigeons, desperately seeking a bathroom. (0.0)
The sleepwalker pushed past his family, heading straight for the fridge. (0.0)
She pushed through the crowd. (14.3)
They pushed their way to the front of the line. (17.6)
He pushed past the waiting journalists, refusing to speak to them. (24.9)
Please, no pushing! There's plenty of room on the bus for everyone. (29.8)
push (PRESS)
B1 to press something
Dictionary examples:
If you push this button, the seat goes back. (31.7)
push (ENCOURAGE)
C1 to try to make someone do something that they do not want to do
Dictionary examples:
My mother pushed me into having ballet lessons. (33.8)