Word
pushing
Phoneticspush·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
UK/pˈʊʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01moving something away
A1 · Beginner
v. using force to move something away from you or to open something.
v. the present participle of 'push', indicating the application of physical force to move an object away from the source of the force.
“He was pushing the heavy door with all his strength to get inside.”
“The workers were pushing the stalled vehicle toward the shoulder of the motorway to prevent a traffic jam during rush hour.”
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02encouraging or forcing
B1 · Intermediate
v. trying hard to persuade someone to do something or to reach a goal.
v. exerting pressure or influence on a person or situation to achieve a specific result or progress.
“The manager is pushing the team to finish the project by Friday.”
“The government is pushing for new legislation that would significantly increase funding for renewable energy initiatives over the next decade.”
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03determined and assertive
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing someone who is very determined to succeed, sometimes in a way that is too strong.
adj. characterised by aggressive ambition or an assertive desire to succeed; often carries a slightly negative connotation of being overly persistent.
“She is a pushing young executive who wants to be CEO one day.”
“His pushing nature made him successful in sales, though some colleagues found his constant networking a bit exhausting.”
04the act of applying force
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the physical act of using force to move something.
n. the action of exerting pressure or force against an object to move it.
“After a lot of pushing and pulling, they finally moved the sofa.”
“The crowd was so thick that there was a great deal of pushing as everyone tried to get closer to the stage.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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