1. applies force to move something away from oneself
Usage: third person singular present
2. urges or pressures someone to do something
Usage: third person singular present
3. promotes or advocates for something vigorously
Usage: third person singular present

1. acts of applying physical force to move something
Usage: plural
2. efforts to promote or advance something
Usage: plural

Examples

• She pushes the door open every morning.
• The coach pushes his players to do their best.
• The company pushes its new product through advertising.
• He gave the cart several hard pushes.
• The organization’s pushes for reform have been successful.
• Mom pushes me to practice piano daily.
• The wind pushes the leaves across the yard.