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  1. 1. n the act of applying force in order to move something away n the force used in pushing n enterprising or ambitious drive n an electrical switch operated by pressing n an effort to advance v move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" v press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action v make publicity for; try to sell (a product) v strive and make an effort to reach a goal v press against forcefully without moving v approach a certain age or speed v exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for v sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) v move strenuously and with effort v make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby Source: ecdict

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