pushing (Noun) — The act of applying force in order to move something away. ex. "the pushing is good exercise"
pushing (Verb) — Move with force. ex. "He pushed the table into a corner"
pushing (Verb) — Press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action. ex. "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"
pushing (Verb) — Make publicity for; try to sell (a product). ex. "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"
pushing (Verb) — Strive and make an effort to reach a goal. ex. "We have to push a little to make the deadline!"
pushing (Verb) — Press against forcefully without moving. ex. "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"
pushing (Verb) — Approach a certain age or speed. ex. "She is pushing fifty"
pushing (Verb) — 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. ex. "The liberal party pushed for reforms" ex. "The Dean is pushing for his favourite candidate"
pushing (Verb) — (crime) sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs). ex. "The guy hanging around the school is pushing drugs"
pushing (Verb) — Move strenuously and with effort. ex. "The crowd pushed forward"
pushing (Verb) — Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. ex. "'Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"