push

Definition

Examples

Push the door firmly to open it, because the handle is stuck.

Word Family

Synonyms

• pressthe state of demanding notice or attention
• promotecontribute to the progress or growth of
• shovethe act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

Collocations

• Easy push the door to enter
  to push the door to enter, meaning to move with force
• Medium push for higher sales targets this quarter
  to push for higher sales targets this quarter, meaning to move with force
• Hard push legislative reforms through committees
  to push legislative reforms through committees, meaning to move with force
• Very Hard when push comes to shove, integrity matters most
  a collocation phrase: when push comes to shove, integrity matters most