How to Pronounce "push against"
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PUSH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
pˈʊʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
PUSH uh-GENST
Definition
To apply force by pressing in the opposite direction to something, either literally (with your body or an object) or figuratively (resist or oppose something).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pˈʊʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
PUSH uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Please push against the door to open it.
The tree was so heavy that we had to push against it together.
He used his shoulders to push against the box.
Sometimes, you have to push against things you don't agree with.