Push by Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move past or through people or objects by gently or firmly pushing them aside. Often used when getting through a crowded place.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly physical; it usually implies squeezing through a crowd or tight space. Often paired with 'excuse me.' Not for metaphorical situations; use literally when moving past obstacles.
Spanish: abrirse paso - empujar para pasarPortuguese (BR): passar empurrando - abrir caminhoPortuguese (PT): passar empurrando - abrir caminhoChinese (Simplified): 推开经过Chinese (Traditional): 推開經過Hindi: धक्का देकर निकलनाArabic: يدفع ويمرBengali: ধাক্কা দিয়ে পাশ কাটানোRussian: протолкнуться мимоJapanese: 押して通り抜けるVietnamese: len người ra để đi quaKorean: 밀치고 지나가다Turkish: itierek geçmekUrdu: دھکا دے کر گزر جاناIndonesian: mendorong lewat
Example Sentences
Excuse me, I need to push by to catch my train.
basic
She had to push by many people in the hallway.
basic
Sometimes, you have to push by to get off the bus.
basic
Sorry, can I just push by real quick?
natural
He had to push by to grab his dropped wallet on the floor.
natural
The subway was so crowded, everyone had to push by to get out.
natural