push
//pʊʃ//
Verb
to apply force to something in order to move it away from oneself or from its current position
She pushed the door open.
to press or exert pressure on something with one's hand or body
She pushed the door open with her hand.
to move forward by using force, especially through a crowd or difficult terrain
We pushed through the crowd to get to the front.
to urge or pressure someone to do something or to work harder
My parents pushed me to study harder for the exam.
to promote or advocate for something vigorously
The company is pushing its new environmental policy.
to approach or exceed a limit or boundary
She's pushing 40 but still looks young.
Noun
an act of applying force to move something away
Give the door a push to open it.
a vigorous effort or campaign to achieve something
The company made a big push to increase sales this quarter.
determination and ambition to succeed
She has the push to succeed in business.