push
Translation
to push, to press, to urge, a push
Examples
Push the door to open it.
Push the door to open it.
Don't push me to make a decision.
Don't push me to make a decision.
He gave the door a push.
He gave the door a push.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move (sth.) away by force. Please push the button.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to urge (sb.) to do (sth.). They pushed him to apply for the job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: press, shove, thrust; Antonyms: pull, drag
Etymology
From Old French 'poulser', from Latin 'pulsare' meaning 'to beat, strike'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pushing a heavy box. It's the opposite of 'pull'.