How to Pronounce "push up against"

expression

ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

PUSH-up uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

pˈʊʃ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

PUSH-up ug-ENST

Definition

To move something or yourself so that you are pressed closely against another object or person, usually with some pressure.

American English

ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

British English

pˈʊʃ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

PUSH-up uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

PUSH-up ug-ENST

The chair is pushed up against the wall.

He pushed up against the door to close it tightly.

The dog pushed up against my legs for attention.

Everyone squeezed into the tiny elevator and we were all pushed up against each other.