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push

Verb

  1. 1

    push

    To apply force against an object from one direction to move it to the opposite direction.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 움직이기 위해 원하는 방향의 반대쪽에서 힘을 가하다.

    • The students pushed their desks to the side to line them up.

    • We pushed open the gate of an unfamiliar house, went in and looked to see if anyone was there.

  2. 2

    wipe; shave; plane

    To remove or wipe off something messy on a floor or surface by rubbing on it.

    Korean definition: 바닥이나 겉 부분의 지저분한 것을 문질러서 깎거나 닦아 내다.

    • The carpenter is planing the wood to make a table.

    • When Mr. Jeong came back having shaved his beard, he looked like a different person.

  3. 3

    demolish; tear down; pull down

    To remove by demolishing or cutting.

    Korean definition: 허물어 옮기거나 깎아서 없애다.

    • This golf course was made by leveling a mountain.

    • Our city tore down the old houses and put up high-rise buildings.

  4. 4

    back; support

    To take care of and support from behind the scenes.

    Korean definition: 뒤에서 보살피고 도와주다.

    • We decided to join forces and fully back the class president's work.

    • Seeing how cocky Assemblyman Kim is, someone must surely be backing him.