pushed
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈpʊʃt// UK //pˈʊʃt// pushed
v. to use your hands or body to move something away from you. You also use this when you try to make someone do something they might not want to do.
v. to exert force upon an object or person to move them away from the source of the force. Often used figuratively to describe the act of pressuring or compelling someone to take a specific action.
He pushed the heavy door open with his shoulder.
The manager pushed the team to finish the report before the weekend deadline.
The government pushed the new legislation through parliament despite significant opposition from local community leaders and environmental activists.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.