Push Aside (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company's leadership pushed aside concerns about the new policy's potential impact on employees.
- Critics accused the government of pushing aside the needs of low-income families in favor of wealthier constituents.
- She pushed aside her doubts and decided to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.
- The media pushed aside the celebrity's scandal in favor of more sensational news.
- The manager pushed aside her personal biases to make an objective decision about the job candidate.
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Meaning 2
Push out of the way.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She gently tried to push aside the large potted plant blocking the path to the garden.
- The manager had to push aside several obstacles before finishing the project on time.
- He struggled to push aside the heavy curtains and open the windows for some fresh air.
- The player had to stay focused and push aside her doubts during the championship game.
- The young girl found it difficult to push aside the anxiety and deliver her presentation confidently.