Push vs. Pull
Difference Between Push and Pull
Pushverb
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.Pullinterjection
(sports) Command used by a target shooter to request that the target be released/launched.
Pushverb
(transitive) To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
Pullnoun
An act of pulling (applying force)
He gave the hair a sharp pull and it came out.Pushverb
(transitive) To press or urge forward; to drive.
to push an objection too far; to push one's luckPullnoun
An attractive force which causes motion towards the source
The spaceship came under the pull of the gas giant.iron fillings drawn by the pull of a magnetShe took a pull on her cigarette.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.Pullnoun
Any device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope
a zipper pullPushverb
To approach; to come close to.
My old car is pushing 250,000 miles.He's pushing sixty. (= he's nearly sixty years old)Pullnoun
Something in one's favour in a comparison or a contest; an advantage; means of influencing.
In weights the favourite had the pull.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.Pullnoun
Appeal or attraction (as of a movie star)
Pushverb
(intransitive) To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.
Pullnoun
The situation where a client sends out a request for data from a server, as in server pull, pull technology
Pushverb
To make a higher bid at an auction.
Pullnoun
A journey made by rowing
Pushverb
(poker) To make an all-in bet.
Pullnoun
(dated) A contest; a struggle.
a wrestling pullPushverb
To move (a pawn) directly forward.
Pullnoun
Loss or violence suffered.
Pushverb
(computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.
Pullnoun
(slang) The act of drinking.
to take a pull at a mug of beerPushverb
(computing) To publish (an update, etc.) by transmitting it to other computers.
Pullnoun
(cricket) A kind of stroke by which a leg ball is sent to the off side, or an off ball to the side.
Pushverb
(obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
Pullnoun
(golf) A mishit shot which travels in a straight line and (for a right-handed player) left of the intended path.
Pushverb
To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.
Pullverb
To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
When I give the signal, pull the rope.You're going to have to pull harder to get that cork out of the bottle.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)
Pullverb
To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck.
to pull fruit from a tree; to pull flax; to pull a finchPushnoun
A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
Give the door a hard push if it sticks.Pullverb
To attract or net; to pull in.
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.Pullverb
To draw apart; to tear; to rend.
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.Pullverb
To persuade (someone) to have sex with one.
I pulled at the club last night.He's pulled that bird over there.Pushnoun
An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
Pullverb
(transitive) To remove (something), especially from public circulation or availability.
Each day, they pulled the old bread and set out fresh loaves.Pushnoun
(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.
Pullverb
To do or perform.
He regularly pulls 12-hour days, sometimes 14.You'll be sent home if you pull another stunt like that.Pushnoun
A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score
Pullverb
(transitive) To retrieve or generate for use.
I'll have to pull a part number for that.Pushnoun
(computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.
Pullverb
To toss a frisbee with the intention of launching the disc across the length of a field.
Pushnoun
The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push, push technology.
Pullverb
(intransitive) To row.
Pushnoun
A particular crowd or throng or people.
Pullverb
(transitive) To strain (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.).
Pushnoun
(snooker) A foul shot in which the cue ball is in contact with the cue and the object ball at the same time
Pullverb
To draw (a hostile non-player character) into combat, or toward or away from some location or target.
Pushnoun
A pustule; a pimple.
Pullverb
To score a certain amount of points in a sport.
Pushnoun
the act of applying force in order to move something away;
he gave the door a hard pushthe pushing is good exercisePullverb
(horse-racing) To hold back, and so prevent from winning.
The favourite was pulled.Pushnoun
the force used in pushing;
the push of the water on the walls of the tankthe thrust of the jet enginesPullverb
To take or make (a proof or impression); so called because hand presses were worked by pulling a lever.
Pushnoun
enterprising or ambitious drive;
Europeans often laugh at American energyPullverb
To strike the ball in a particular manner. (See noun sense.)
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 deskPullverb
(UK) To draw beer from a pump, keg, or other source.
Let's stop at Finnigan's. The barman pulls a good pint.Pushnoun
an effort to advance;
the army made a push toward the seaPullverb
To pull out from a yard or station; to leave.
Pushverb
move with force,
He pushed the table into a cornerPullnoun
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you;
the pull up the hill had him breathing harderhis strenuous pulling strained his backPushverb
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action;
He pushed her to finish her doctoratePullnoun
the force used in pulling;
the pull of the moonthe pull of the currentPushverb
make publicity for; try to sell (a product);
The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer modelThe company is heavily advertizing their new laptopsPullnoun
special advantage or influence;
the chairman's nephew has a lot of pullPushverb
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 thesisPullnoun
a device used for pulling something;
he grabbed the pull and opened the drawerPushverb
press against forcefully without being able to move;
she pushed against the wall with all her strengthPullnoun
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments;
the wrench to his knee occurred as he fellhe was sidelined with a hamstring pullPushverb
approach a certain age or speed;
She is pushing fiftyPullnoun
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke);
he took a puff on his pipehe took a drag on his cigarette and expelled the smoke slowlyPushverb
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 candidatePullnoun
a sustained effort;
it was a long pull but we made itPushverb
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs);
The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugsPullverb
cause to move along the ground by pulling;
draw a wagonpull a sledPushverb
move strenuously and with effort;
The crowd pushed forwardPullverb
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes;
Her good looks attract the stares of many menThe ad pulled in many potential customersThis pianist pulls huge crowdsThe store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customersPushverb
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby;
`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the womanPullverb
move into a certain direction;
the car pulls to the rightPullverb
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion;
Pull the ropePull the handle towards youpull the string gentlypull the trigger of the gunpull your kneees towards your chinPullverb
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation;
perpetrate a crimepull a bank robberyPullverb
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover;
draw a weaponpull out a gunThe mugger pulled a knife on his victimPullverb
steer into a certain direction;
pull one's horse to a standPull the car overPullverb
strain abnormally;
I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped upThe athlete pulled a tendon in the competitionPullverb
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense;
A declining dollar pulled down the export figures for the last quarterPullverb
operate when rowing a boat;
pull the oarsPullverb
rein in to keep from winning a race;
pull a horsePullverb
tear or be torn violently;
The curtain ripped from top to bottompull the cooked chicken into stripsPullverb
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing;
pull the ballPullverb
strip of feathers;
pull a chickenpluck the caponPullverb
draw or pull out, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense;
pull weedsextract a bad toothtake out a splinterextract information from the telegramPullverb
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for;
We all rooted for the home teamI'm pulling for the underdogAre you siding with the defender of the title?Pullverb
take away;
pull the old soup cans from the supermarket shelf
