Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pushing
verb
/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
Definition
The act of applying force to move something away from oneself or to exert an influence on someone or something.
Examples
- She is pushing the door to see if it will open.
- He is always pushing himself to achieve higher goals.
- They were pushing for a change in the company’s policy.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘pushing’ can refer to the act of urging or encouraging someone to take a particular action or to change a situation.
Synonyms
- shoving
- thrusting
- pressing
- urging
- driving