push out

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To cause to move outward by applying force from within; to thrust outward. This is the core meaning, describing the physical act of forcing something outwards.
    • To expel or force someone or something out of a position, group, or space. This extends the meaning to more figurative contexts, such as removing someone from a role or competition.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Physical Action):
    • The baby is teething and keeps pushing out its tongue.
    • The volcano pushed out a huge cloud of ash and gas.
  • Verb (Figurative Expulsion):
    • The new management pushed out several of the old employees.
    • The larger company is trying to push out smaller competitors from the market.
Advanced Usage
  • In Botany/Biology: Describes the growth or extension of a part from a main body.
    • The plant pushes out new shoots every spring.
  • In Economics/Business: Describes the effect of making something else leave a market or area.
    • The aggressive pricing strategy pushed out less efficient producers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Push-out (Noun): A person who has been forced to leave a situation, or the act of forcing out. (Less common)
    • He was a push-out from the corporate structure.
  • Oust (Verb): A stronger, more formal synonym for the figurative sense of removing from a position.
  • Eject (Verb): Often used for a more forceful or mechanical expulsion.
Synonyms
  • Expel: To force or drive out.
  • Force out: To compel to leave.
  • Thrust out: To push suddenly or violently outward.
  • Protrude (for the physical sense): To extend outward or project.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Push aside: To move something out of the way, often ignoring it.
    • He pushed aside the old papers to make space.
  • Push away: To create distance, often emotionally.
    • She pushed away her friends when she was depressed.
  • Push back (against): To resist or oppose.
    • The community pushed back against the new development plans.
Related Idioms
  • Push out the boat (British): To celebrate lavishly; to be extravagant. (Note: This idiom uses the phrase but is a distinct expression.)
    • They really pushed out the boat for their anniversary party.
  • Push someone's buttons: To deliberately provoke a reaction from someone. (Conceptually related to causing an internal "push out" of emotion.)
    • He knows exactly how to push my buttons and make me angry.
Verb
  1. push to thrust outward

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