PUSHING

To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

Example: "In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me."

To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

To press or urge forward; to drive.

Example: "To push an objection too far; to push one's luck"

To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

Example: "Stop pushing the issue — i'm not interested."

To continually exert oneself in order to achieve a goal.

To approach; to come close to.

Example: "He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)"

To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

Example: "During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push."

To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

To make a higher bid at an auction.

To make an all-in bet.

To move (a pawn) directly forward.

To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.

To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

To strike the cue ball in such a way that it stays in contact with the cue and object ball at the same time (a foul shot).