PUSH (4)

Push, n. 1. 1. A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.
2. 2. Any thrust. pressure, impulse, or force, or force applied; a shove; as, to give the ball the first push.
3. 3. An assault or attack; an effort; an attempt; hence, the time or occasion for action.
Exact reformation is not perfected at the first push. Milton. When it comes to the push, 'tis no more than talk. L' Estrange. 4. 4. The faculty of overcoming obstacles; aggressive energy; as, he has push, or he has no push.
Syn. — See Thrust.