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# push #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "push" literally means to physically move something away using force. There are also several figurative meanings of this term.
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* The expression "push away" can mean "reject" or "refuse to help."
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* To "push down" can mean to "oppress" or "persecute" or "defeat." It can also mean that someone is literally being pushed down to the ground.
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* To "push someone out" means to "get rid of" or "send away" that person.
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* The expression "push ahead" means to persevere or to continue doing something without really making sure it is right or safe.
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(See also: [oppress](../kt/oppress.md), [persecute](../other/persecute.md), [reject](../other/reject.md))
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