thrust
Translation
to push, to shove, to propel
Examples
He thrust the key into the lock.
He thrust the key into the lock.
The rocket is thrust into space.
The rocket is thrust into space.
She thrust the responsibility onto him.
She thrust the responsibility onto him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((into/onto/at sth.)) to push something forcefully into/onto/at something He thrust the key into the lock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, shove, propel; Antonyms: pull, drag
Etymology
From Old Norse 'þrysta' (to press, thrust). The sense is of a sudden, forceful push.
Memory Tips
Think of a rocket 'thruster' which 'thrusts' the rocket upwards with great force.