push

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit Kraft auf etwas zu drücken, um es zu bewegen, oder die Handlung, etwas anzutreiben oder voranzubringen.

A noun referring to the act of pressing against something with force to move it, or an act of urging or promoting something.

1. Physical forceA1formal

   The act of pressing against something with force to move it.

   Stoß

   • Give the door a push to open it.
   • He gave the cart a strong push.
   • The bicycle needs a push to start moving.

   Synonymeheavejostlenudgepressshovethrust

   Antonymedraghaulpulltug

2. Encouragement or effortB1informal

   A determined effort or motivation to achieve something.

   Ansporn

   • She gave me the push I needed to start my business.
   • The team made a final push to meet the deadline.
   • A little push from friends helped him succeed.

   Synonymeboostcampaigndriveeffortencouragementincentiveinitiativemotivationspurstimulus

   Antonymedeterrentdiscouragement

3. Marketing campaignB2formalbusiness

   An organized effort to promote or sell something.

   Marketingkampagne

   • The company launched a big push for their new product.
   • The sales push resulted in record profits.
   • They planned a marketing push before the holidays.

   Synonymeblitzcampaigndrivepromotion

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit Kraft von sich wegzubewegen oder es gegen etwas zu drücken, um es zu verschieben oder auszulösen.

A verb used to indicate the act of exerting force against something to move it away from oneself.

1. Apply force to moveA1formal

   To use physical force to move something away from oneself or in a particular direction.

   stoßen

   • She pushed the door open.
   • He pushed the cart down the aisle.
   • Push the button to start the machine.

   Synonymedriveforcejostlenudgepresspropelshovethrust

   Antonymepull

2. Encourage or urgeB1informal

   To encourage or persuade someone to do something.

   Antreiben

   • My parents pushed me to study harder.
   • She pushed him to apply for the job.
   • Don't push yourself too hard at the gym.

   Synonymedriveegg onencourageimpelincitemotivatepersuadepressprodpromptspururge

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuade

3. Promote or sellB2informal

   To promote or try to sell a product aggressively.

   Vermarkten

   • The salesman pushed the new smartphone on customers.
   • They are pushing their latest album on social media.
   • The company pushed the idea of remote work.

   Synonymeadvertisehawkmarketpeddleplugpromotetout

Phrasal-Variantenpush aroundpush awaypush downpush onpush outpush throughpush up