<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to press upon or against (a person or thing): He pushed the doorbell a few times and heard it ring.</li><li>to move (something or someone) in a specified way by exerting force; shove; drive: Just push the footstool aside if it's in your way.</li><li>to make (one's way) by thrusting obstacles aside: She pushed her way through the crowd.</li><li>to cause to extend or project; thrust: She pushed her arms into the robe's sleeves and straightened the lapels.</li><li>to press or urge to some action or course: His mother pushed him to get a job.</li><li>to press (an action, proposal, etc.) with energy and insistence: Legislators are redoubling their efforts to push a bill through Congress that would provide aid to struggling restaurant owners.</li><li>to carry (an action or thing) toward a conclusion or extreme: She pushed the project to completion.</li><li>to press the adoption, use, sale, etc., of: The sales associates here are aggressive and push inferior merchandise on customers.</li><li>to press or bear hard upon, as in dealings with someone: The prosecutor pushed him for an answer.</li><li>to put into difficulties because of the lack of something specified (usually followed by for): I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm really pushed for time.</li><li>Slang: to peddle (illicit drugs).</li><li>Informal: to be approaching a specific age, speed, or the like: The maestro is pushing ninety-two.</li><li>Photography: to modify (film processing) to compensate for underexposure.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of pushing; a shove or thrust: She gave the toy car a quick push, and it sailed off the ramp.</li><li>a vigorous onset or effort: He didn't get the start he wanted in the race and had to make a push to catch up.</li><li>a determined advance against opposition, obstacles, etc.: One last push, and we'll be finished with the project.</li><li>a vigorous and determined military attack or campaign: The big push began in April, when the troops were all gathered and equipped.</li><li>the pressure of circumstances, activities, etc.</li><li>Digital Technology: push notification.</li><li>Informal: persevering energy; enterprise: You have the push, but you also need to sustain that energy for political commitment.</li><li>Informal: a crowd or company of people.</li><li>British: dismissal from a job; sack.</li><li>Australian Slang: a gang of hoodlums.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>relating to or being a device, part, etc., that is powered, operated, or characterized by pushing: In push mode, the execution and delivery of the Web view are asynchronous, so the Web view can be returned to the client later. A small lawn can be tended with a push mower, but this quickly becomes impractical for larger ones.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to treat contemptuously and unfairly; bully: She's not the kind of person who can be pushed around.</li><li>to press forward; continue; proceed: The pioneers, despite overwhelming obstacles, pushed on across the plains.</li><li>to make the date or time of (an event) later than originally planned.</li><li>to oppose or resist a plan, action, statement, etc.: The board members are starting to push back against criticism from the public.</li><li>Informal: to go away; depart: We stopped in Denver for the night and were ready to push off again the following morning.</li></ul>