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      push
      noun
      An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
      (figurative) A force that impels or pressures one to act.
      A great effort (to do something).
      A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
      An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
      (computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.
      (Internet, uncountable) The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request.
      (military) A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.
      (professional wrestling slang) An attempt to give momentum to a wrestler's career in the form of victories and/or more screen time.
      A push-button, such as a bell push.
      (snooker) A push shot.
      A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
      A surname.
      (slang, UK, obsolete, now chiefly Australia) A particular crowd or throng or people.
      (obsolete, UK, dialect) A pustule; a pimple.
      verb
      (transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
      (transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
      (transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
      (transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
      (intransitive) To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.
      (informal, transitive, usually in present participle) To approach; to come close to.
      (intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
      (intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to give birth or defecate.
      To make a higher bid at an auction.
      (poker) To make an all-in bet.
      (chess, transitive) To move (a pawn) directly forward.
      (computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.
      (computing) To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.
      (snooker) To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot).
      To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.
      (obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
      Roots
      pellopush- · Latin · drive, push
      Synonyms for push
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