Definition of Pushing

Noun: pushing pÃ»-shing

The act of applying force in order to move something away
"the pushing is good exercise";
- push

Verb: push pÃ»sh

Move with force
"He pushed the table into a corner";
- force
Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
"He pushed her to finish her doctorate";
- bear on
Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
"The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model";
- advertise, advertize [US, non-standard], promote, flack [N. Amer]
Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
"We have to push a little to make the deadline!";
- tug, labor [US], labour [Brit, Cdn], drive, sweat
Press against forcefully without moving
"she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
Approach a certain age or speed
"She is pushing fifty";
- crowd
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
"The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "The Dean is pushing for his favourite candidate";
- crusade, fight, press, campaign, agitate
(crime) sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
"The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
Move strenuously and with effort
"The crowd pushed forward"
Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
"'Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman";
- press