push

B1 · Intermediate

v. to try to make someone do something or agree with you.

v. to exert pressure or influence on someone to adopt a specific course of action or belief.

“My parents didn't push me to go to university; they let me choose my own path.”

“The sales team was instructed to push the new software package during every client consultation this quarter.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical

v. to send information or an update from one computer to another.

v. to transmit data or software updates from a server to a client without a specific request.

日本語:プッシュする※

“The app will push a notification to your phone when your order is ready.”

“The developers decided to push the security patch to all active users immediately to prevent further system vulnerabilities.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the act of moving something away from you with force.

n. a single, directed application of physical force against an object.

“The car wouldn't start, so we had to give it a push.”

“A gentle push was all it took to send the small boat drifting out into the calm lake water.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a big effort to finish something or reach a goal.

n. a determined or concerted effort to achieve a specific objective, often against resistance.

“We need one final push to finish the project before the weekend.”

“The charity made a massive push for donations in the final week of the annual fundraising campaign.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a situation in a game or bet where nobody wins or loses.

n. a result in wagering where the outcome matches the spread or line exactly, resulting in the return of the original stake.

“The game ended in a push, so I got my money back from the bookie.”

“Because the final score landed exactly on the predicted margin, the bet was declared a push and all stakes were refunded.”