noun the act of applying force in order to move something away.
— synonyms: pushing
noun the force used in pushing.
— synonyms: thrust
noun enterprising or ambitious drive.
— synonyms: energy, get-up-and-go
noun an electrical switch operated by pressing.
— synonyms: push_button, button
noun an effort to advance.
verb move with force.
— synonyms: force
verb press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action.
— synonyms: bear_on
verb make publicity for.
— synonyms: advertise, advertize, promote
verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal.
— synonyms: tug, labor, labour, drive
verb press against forcefully without moving.
verb approach a certain age or speed.
— synonyms: crowd
verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person.
— synonyms: crusade, fight, press, campaign, agitate
verb sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs).
verb move strenuously and with effort.
verb make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby.
— synonyms: press
Examples
“Give the door a hard push if it sticks.”
“One more push and the baby will be out.”
“Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.”