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pur-su-er /pə'sju:ə‖pər'su:-/ n a person or animal that PURSUES: The deer ran faster than its pursuers.
pur-suit /pə'sju:t‖pər'su:t/ n 1 [U] the act of pursuing: The police car raced through the streets in pursuit of another car. | The pop stars ran from the theatre to their car; with dozens of fans in hot pursuit. (=close behind them) | a pursuit vehicle (=used for chasing the enemy) | (fig.) The government is selling off the railways, in pursuit of (=following) its policy of priva-tization. 2 [C] fml an activity to which one gives one's time, whether as work or for pleasure
pu-ru-lent /'pjuərələnt/ adj med containing or producing PUS (=poisonous yellow matter) in the body —lence n [U]
pur·vey /pɜ:'velpɜ:r-/ v [T(to)] fml or tech to supply (food or other goods) as a trade —or n
pur-view /'pɜ:vju:‖'p:r-/ n [U(of)] fml or lit the limit of one's concern, activity, or knowledge: facts which fall outside the purview of this inquiry
pus /pʌs/ n [U] a thick yellowish liquid produced in an infected wound or poisoned part of the body
Pu-san /pu:'sæn/ another name for BUSAN
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push¹ /pʊʃ/ v 1 [I;T] to use sudden or steady pressure in order to move (someone or something) forward, away from oneself, or to a different position: He pushed me, and I fell into the water. | She pushed the chairs out of the way. | You stop the machine by pushing this button. | Don't push: wait for your turn to get on the bus. | You push it from behind, and I'll pull it. | Please push the door shut/push the door to. (=into a shut position) 2 [I+adv/prep;T+obj+adv/prep] to make (one's way) by pushing: She pushed past me. | He pushed his way to the front of the crowd. 3 [T(into)] to try to force (someone) to do something by continual urging; put pressure on: I'm not pushing you; if you don't want the job, don't take it. | He pushed her into making a decision. | Don't push yourself too hard (=work too hard) or you'll get ill. | [+obj+to-v] His parents are pushing him to study medicine. 4 [T] infml to try to draw attention to (someone or something) e.g. by advertising, in order to gain customers, support, approval etc: The company are pushing their new product. | He used the sales conference to push his latest ideas. 5 [T] infml to sell (drugs that are not legal) → see also PUSHER 6 be pushing infml to be nearly (a stated age): You wouldn't think so to look at her, but she's pushing 60. 7 push one's luck infml to take a risk, especially because of a previous success 8 push the boat out BrE infml to make a special effort to make something enjoyable, especially by spending more money than usual: They really pushed the boat out for their daughter's wedding. → compare PRESS, PULL; see also PUSHED
push ahead/forward/on phr v [I(with)] 1 to continue one's journey or march; ADVANCE 2 to continue with a plan or activity, especially in a steady determined way: Despite opposition, they are pushing ahead with their scheme for a new airport.
push along phr v [I] infml to leave: It's getting late; we must be pushing along.
push sbdy. around phr v [T] infml to treat roughly and unfairly, especially in order to force obedience; ORDER about
push for sthg. phr v [T pass. rare] to demand urgently and forcefully; try to get: People living near the airport are pushing for new restrictions on night flights.
push forward phr v 1 [T] (push sbdy. forward) often derog to try to attract attention to (someone, especially oneself) 2 [I] to PUSH ahead
push in phr v [I] infml 1 to join a line in front of other people already waiting 2 to interrupt rudely
push off phr v [I] 1 [usually imperative] infml to go away: What are you doing in my garden? Push off! 2 to start a journey in a small boat
push on phr v [I] to PUSH ahead
push sbdy. out phr v [T often pass.] to dismiss or get rid of, often unfairly
push sbdy./sthg. through (sthg.) phr v 1 [T] 2 to cause the acceptance or success of (a person or thing) by means of forceful pressure or effort: They pushed the legislation through (Parliament) without much discussion. | The teacher pushed the student through the examination.
push sthg. up phr v [T] 1 to cause to increase at a steady rate: War in the Gulf pushed up the price of oil. 2 push up the daisies humor to be dead and buried
push² n 1 [C] an act of pushing: They gave the car a push to start it. 2 [C] a forceful, often planned effort to gain a desired result: a big advertising push to publicize our new product 3 [U] infml, usually apprec the active will to succeed, especially by forcing oneself and one's wishes on others → see also PUSHY 4 at a push infml, especially BrE if really necessary: I can finish the work by next month at a push. 5 give/get the push slang to dismiss/be dismissed from a job 6 if/when it comes to the push if/when there is a moment of special need: If it came to the push we could always borrow a bit more money from the bank. → compare PULL
push-bike /'pʊʃbaɪk/ n BrE infml a bicycle
'push-button adj [A] operated by a button (push button) that one presses with the finger: This machine has a push-button starter. | a push-button car radio | (fig.) push-button warfare (=by means of explosives that can be fired over very long distances, not by soldiers fighting with ordinary weapons)
push-cart /'pʊʃkɑ:rt‖-kɑ:rt/ n a small cart pushed by hand, used e.g. by a street trader
push-chair /'pʊʃ-tʃeər/ BrE || stroller especially AmE — n a small chair on wheels for pushing a small child about
pushed /pʊʃt/ adj [F] infml 1 [(for)] having difficulty in finding enough (money, time etc): I'm always rather pushed for money by the end of the month. | [+to-v] You'll be pushed to finish the job by this evening. 2 having no free time; busy: I'd like to stop for a chat, but I'm rather pushed today.
push-er /'pʊʃər/ n derog 1 a person who sells illegal drugs 2 infml a PUSHY person 3 BrE a small tool for pushing food onto a spoon at meals, used by very young children
Push-kin, Al-ek-san-dr /'pʊʃkɪn, ˌælɪg'zɑ:ndr‖-'zæn-/ (1799-1837) one of Russia's greatest writers who wrote novels, plays, and poetry, and greatly influenced the development of Russian literature. His best-known works are Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov.
push-o-ver /'pʊʃəvər/ n [S] infml 1 something that is very easy to do or win: The exam was a pushover 2 [(for)] someone who is easily influenced or defeated (by): Charles is a pushover for girls with blue eyes.
'push-start n the act of pushing a vehicle to turn the engine and so make the vehicle go —push-start v: The battery was flat so we had to push-start the car.
'push-up n AmE for PRESS-UP
push-y /'pʊʃi/ also push-ing /'pʊʃŋ/ adj usually derog showing forceful determination to get things done and make people accept one's wishes; ASSERTIVE: He's not really pushy enough to succeed in business. —ily adv —iness n [U]
pu-sil-lan-i-mous /ˌpju:sɪ'lænɪməs/ adj fml cowardly and weak; frightened of taking the slightest risk —ly adv —mity /ˌpju:sɪlə'nɪmɪti/ n [U]
Pus-kas, Fer-enc /'pʊʃkæʃ, 'ferentʃ/ (1927-) a Hungarian footballer who is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. He is known especially for having played for the Hungarian national team that beat England in 1953. They were the first team to beat the English national team in England, and it has become one of the most famous football games ever played.
puss /pʊs/ n infml (a name for) a cat: Here puss, puss, puss!
Puss in 'Boots a FAIRY TALE about a clever cat who wore boots and did many tricks in order to make his owner rich. In the UK, the story is often performed as a PANTOMIME (=a humorous play for children at Christmas).
pus-sy¹ /'pʊsi/ also pus-sy-cat /'pʊsiˌkæt/ n infml (a name for) a cat (used especially by or to children)