pushing
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈpʊʃɪŋ// UK //pˈʊʃɪŋ// push·ing
n. the act of using physical force to move something away from you. It can also mean a strong effort to make someone do something or to reach a goal.
n. the act of exerting physical pressure against an object to move it, or a vigorous effort to promote or achieve a specific outcome.
The heavy door requires a strong pushing motion to open.
After months of pushing from the local community, the city finally agreed to build a new park.
The constant pushing for higher productivity eventually led to a significant decline in employee morale and a rise in burnout across the department.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; when used as a noun, it frequently appears in the phrase 'pushing and shoving'.