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To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
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In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.
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To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
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To press or urge forward; to drive.
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to push an objection too far; to push one's luck
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To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
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Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.
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To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.
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To approach; to come close to.
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He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)
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To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
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During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push.
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To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
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To make a higher bid at an auction.
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To make an all-in bet.
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To move (a pawn) directly forward.
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To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.
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To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.
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To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
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To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.
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To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot).