push
This word carries a strong sense of directional force and urgency. While it can be a neutral physical action, it often implies a level of effort or struggle against resistance, whether that resistance is a physical object or a stubborn person. It evokes a feeling of forward momentum and insistence.
Countable when referring to a single physical shove or a specific strategic effort. Uncountable when referring to the general application of pressure.
Meanings
To exert force against something to move it away from oneself.
"He had to push the heavy door to get inside."
To move forward by exerting pressure.
"The crowd began to push toward the stage."
To pressure someone to do something or act faster.
"My boss is pushing me to finish the report by Friday."
An aggressive or determined effort to achieve a goal.
"The company is making a big push into the Asian market."