Press vs. Push
Difference Between Press and Push
Pressnoun
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
a flower pressPushverb
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.You need to push quite hard to get this door open.Pressnoun
(countable) A printing machine.
Stop the presses!Pushverb
(transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
Pressnoun
(uncountable) A collective term for the print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
according to a member of the press;This article appeared in the press.Pushverb
(transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
to push an objection too far; to push one's luckPressnoun
(countable) A publisher.
Pushverb
(transitive) To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.They're pushing that perfume again.There were two men hanging around the school gates today, pushing drugs.Pressnoun
An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).
Put the cups in the press.Put the ironing in the linen press.Pushverb
To approach; to come close to.
My old car is pushing 250,000 miles.He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)Pressnoun
An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.
Pushverb
(intransitive) To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push.Pressnoun
An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet.
He can even the match with a press.Pushverb
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
Pressnoun
(countable) Pure, unfermented grape juice.
I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight.Pushverb
To make a higher bid at an auction.
Pressnoun
A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.
Pushverb
(poker) To make an all-in bet.
Pressnoun
(obsolete) A crowd.
Pushverb
To move (a pawn) directly forward.
Pressverb
(ambitransitive) to exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight
Pushverb
(computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.
Pressverb
(transitive) to compress, squeeze
to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juicePushverb
(computing) To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.
Pressverb
(transitive) to clasp, hold in an embrace; to hug
She took her son, and press'dThe illustrious infant to her fragrant breast (Dryden, Illiad, VI. 178.)Pushverb
(obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
Pressverb
(transitive) to reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth
to press cloth with an ironto press a hatPushverb
To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.
Pressverb
To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
Pushverb
(snooker) 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)
Pressverb
(transitive) to drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction
to press a crowd backPushnoun
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
Give the door a hard push if it sticks.Pressverb
to weigh upon, oppress, trouble
He turns from us;Alas, he weeps too! Something presses himHe would reveal, but dare not.-Sir, be comforted. (Fletcher, Pilgrim, I. 2.)Pushnoun
An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
One more push and the baby will be out.Pressverb
(transitive) to force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly, impel
Pushnoun
A great effort (to do something).
Some details got lost in the push to get the project done.Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.Pressverb
To try to force (something upon someone); to urge or inculcate.
to press the Bible on an audiencePushnoun
An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
Pressverb
(transitive) to hasten, urge onward
to press a horse in a racePushnoun
(military) A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.
Pressverb
(transitive) to urge, beseech, entreat
God heard their prayers, wherein they earnestly pressed him for the honor of his great name. (Winthrop, Hist. New England, II. 35)Pushnoun
A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
Pressverb
(transitive) to lay stress upon, emphasize
If we read but a very little, we naturally want to press it all; if we read a great deal, we are willing not to press the whole of what we read, and we learn what ought to be pressed and what not. (M. Arnold, Literature and Dogma, Pref.)Pushnoun
(computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.
Pressverb
(ambitransitive) to throng, crowd
Pushnoun
The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.
Pressverb
to print
Pushnoun
A particular crowd or throng or people.
Pressverb
To force into service, particularly into naval service.
Pushnoun
(snooker) A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time
Pressnoun
newspaper writers and photographers
Pushnoun
A pustule; a pimple.
Pressnoun
the state of urgently demanding notice or attention;
the press of business mattersPushnoun
the act of applying force in order to move something away;
he gave the door a hard pushthe pushing is good exercisePressnoun
the gathering and publishing of news in the form of newspapers or magazines
Pushnoun
the force used in pushing;
the push of the water on the walls of the tankthe thrust of the jet enginesPressnoun
a machine used for printing
Pushnoun
enterprising or ambitious drive;
Europeans often laugh at American energyPressnoun
a dense crowd of people
Pushnoun
an electrical switch operated by pressing a button;
the elevator was operated by push buttonsthe push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the deskPressnoun
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
Pushnoun
an effort to advance;
the army made a push toward the seaPressnoun
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
Pushverb
move with force,
He pushed the table into a cornerPressnoun
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
Pushverb
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action;
He pushed her to finish her doctoratePressnoun
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Pushverb
make publicity for; try to sell (a product);
The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer modelThe company is heavily advertizing their new laptopsPressnoun
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
he gave the button a presshe used pressure to stop the bleedingat the pressing of a buttonPushverb
strive and make an effort to reach a goal;
She tugged for years to make a decent livingWe have to push a little to make the deadline!She is driving away at her doctoral thesisPressverb
exert pressure or force to or upon;
He pressed down on the boardspress your thumb on this spotPushverb
press against forcefully without being able to move;
she pushed against the wall with all her strengthPressverb
force or impel in an indicated direction;
I urged him to finish his studiesPushverb
approach a certain age or speed;
She is pushing fiftyPressverb
to be oppressive or burdensome;
weigh heavily on the mindSomething pressed on his mindPushverb
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;
The liberal party pushed for reformsShe is crusading for women's rightsThe Dean is pushing for his favorite candidatePressverb
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure;
pressed flowersPushverb
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs);
The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugsPressverb
squeeze or press together;
she compressed her lipsthe spasm contracted the musclePushverb
move strenuously and with effort;
The crowd pushed forwardPressverb
crowd closely;
The crowds pressed along the streetPushverb
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the womanPressverb
create by pressing;
Press little holes into the soft clayPressverb
be urgent;
This is a pressing problemPressverb
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;
The liberal party pushed for reformsShe is crusading for women's rightsThe Dean is pushing for his favorite candidatePressverb
press from a plastic;
press a recordPressverb
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the womanPressverb
lift weights;
This guy can press 300 poundsPressverb
ask for or request earnestly;
The prophet bid all people to become good persons
