pushing

/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

    In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.
  2. 2

    To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

  3. 3

    To press or urge forward; to drive.

    to push an objection too far; to push one's luck
  4. 4

    To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

    Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.
  5. 5

    To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.

  6. 6

    To approach; to come close to.

    He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)
  7. 7

    To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

    During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push.
  8. 8

    To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

  9. 9

    To make a higher bid at an auction.

  10. 10

    To make an all-in bet.

  11. 11

    To move (a pawn) directly forward.

  12. 12

    To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

  13. 13

    To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.

  14. 14

    To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

  15. 15

    To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

  16. 16

    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).

noun

  1. 1

    The act by which something is pushed.

    We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.

adjective

  1. 1

    That pushes forward; pressing, driving.

  2. 2

    Aggressively assertive; pushy.

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