pushing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.being very determined to succeed, sometimes in a way that annoys other people.
adj.characterised by aggressive ambition or an assertive, sometimes intrusive, desire to succeed.
Simple“The pushing salesman wouldn't let me leave the shop without buying something.”
In context“Her pushing nature helped her climb the corporate ladder quickly, though it occasionally alienated her more reserved colleagues.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the physical act of moving something by pressing against it.
n.the action of exerting pressure or force against an object to move it.
Simple“With a final pushing of the door, they managed to get inside the old house.”
In context“The constant pushing and shoving in the crowd made it difficult for the security guards to maintain order near the stage.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.getting close to a certain age, usually an older one.
v.approaching a specific age or numerical limit; used in the progressive form.
Simple“My uncle is pushing seventy, but he still goes for a run every morning.”
In context“Although he is pushing eighty, the professor maintains a rigorous research schedule and lectures at several international conferences annually.”
Synonyms
Usage pushing back · pushing ejector