Push (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The force used in pushing; "the push of the water on the walls of the tank"; "the thrust of the jet engines".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 3
An effort to advance; "the army made a push toward the sea".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
An electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
Enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She had the push to start her own business and make it a success.
- His push for innovation led to the development of several groundbreaking products.
- The company's push for expansion into new markets paid off with increased profits.
- Her push to get ahead in her career led her to take on additional responsibilities.
- The entrepreneur's push to revolutionize the industry was met with both excitement and skepticism.