Read the dictionary definition of push. All definitions for this word.
1. the act of applying force in order to move something away
1. he gave the door a hard push
2. the pushing is good exercise
2. an effort to advance
1. the army made a push toward the sea
3. an electrical switch operated by pressing
1. the elevator was operated by push buttons
2. the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
4. enterprising or ambitious drive
1. Europeans often laugh at American energy
5. the force used in pushing
1. the push of the water on the walls of the tank
2. the thrust of the jet engines
6. press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
1. He pushed her to finish her doctorate
7. make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
1. The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model
2. The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops
8. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
1. `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
9. move with force
1. He pushed the table into a corner
10. press against forcefully without moving
1. she pushed against the wall with all her strength
11. move strenuously and with effort
1. The crowd pushed forward
12. approach a certain age or speed
1. She is pushing fifty
13. sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
1. The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs
14. strive and make an effort to reach a goal
1. She tugged for years to make a decent living
2. We have to push a little to make the deadline!
3. She is driving away at her doctoral thesis
15. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
1. The liberal party pushed for reforms
2. She is crusading for women's rights
3. The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
