'push' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'push' with 20 example sentences.

push noun

: the act of applying force in order to move something away

: the force used in pushing

: enterprising or ambitious drive

: an electrical switch operated by pressing

: an effort to advance

push verb

: move with force

: press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

: make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

: strive and make an effort to reach a goal

: press against forcefully without moving

: approach a certain age or speed

: 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

: sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

: move strenuously and with effort

: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

I pushed the wrong button.

He tried to push me into the water.

I pushed the button to turn on the radio.

If you push this button, the door will open.

She pushed him out the door.

Dan was pushed under a moving train.

He pushed the cat into the swimming pool.

I let myself be pushed by the waves.

They pushed his body off the bridge and into the water.

How many push-ups do you do every day?

He pushed away his plate.

He pushed his nose against the window.

He was pushing his luck.

I don't like being pushed.

She gave the door a gentle push.

Many people pushed their way toward the rear exit.

My parents pushed me to quit the baseball club.

The sergeant ordered the private to do push ups.

Push the green button and the light will go on.

How did you fall into the swamp? Somebody pushed us.

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