Push along Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
PUSH-uh-LAWNG
pˈʊʃ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
PUSH-uh-LONG
Definition
To continue moving forward, to proceed with something, or to leave a place, often used when encouraging someone or indicating it's time to move on.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, chiefly British English. Used to encourage moving on (physically or in action), or politely suggest leaving. Common in phrases like 'Let's push along.' Not about forceful pushing, but about progress or departure.
Spanish: seguir adelante - continuar - moversePortuguese (BR): seguir em frente - continuar - ir andandoPortuguese (PT): seguir em frente - continuar - ir andandoChinese (Simplified): 继续前进 - 推动前进Chinese (Traditional): 繼續前進 - 推動前進Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - निकलनाArabic: تابَع المضيّ - واصل السيرBengali: এগিয়ে চলা - বেরিয়ে পড়াRussian: двигаться дальше - идти дальшеJapanese: 先へ進む - 先に行くVietnamese: tiếp tục đi - đi tiếpKorean: 나아가다 - 이동하다Turkish: yola devam etmek - ilerlemekUrdu: آگے بڑھنا - روانہ ہوناIndonesian: melanjutkan perjalanan - lanjut pergi
Example Sentences
It's getting late, we'd better push along.
basic
We should push along if we want to catch the bus.
basic
After lunch, we decided to push along with our trip.
basic
The meeting was over, so everyone started to push along.
natural
Come on, let's push along before the rain starts.
natural
We stayed for a bit, then pushed along to the next place.
natural