To push
Example: He pushes the door open with his hand
Definition
"To push" means to apply force to an object or surface in order to move it away from oneself. For example, when he pushes the door open with his hand, he exerts pressure that causes the door to swing outward.
Etymology
The verb "to push" comes from the Middle English word 'pushen,' which likely derived from Old French 'pousser' meaning to push or thrust. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'pulsare,' meaning to strike or beat. Did you know? The word has maintained its core meaning related to exerting force for centuries.
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"To push" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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