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Related topics:1 when someone pushes something [≠ pull]: 
Jodi had stopped swinging. 'Want a push?' her dad asked.
pushing movement
[countable]
Jodi had stopped swinging. 'Want a push?' her dad asked. at/with the push of a button (=used to emphasize how easy a machine is to use) Files can be attached to your email at the push of a button.
Files can be attached to your email at the push of a button.2 when someone, especially a business, tries to get or achieve something : the pre-Christmas advertising push
effort
[countable]the pre-Christmas advertising push3 if someone gives someone else a push, they encourage or persuade them to try something : She just needed a gentle push to get her to join in.
encouragement
[singular]She just needed a gentle push to get her to join in.4 a planned military movement into the area where the enemy is
army
[countable]PM push into The army has made another big push into enemy territory.
The army has made another big push into enemy territory.5
give somebody the push/get the push
British English informala) if your employer gives you the push, they make you leave your job : I was scared I'd get the push.
I was scared I'd get the push.b) if someone you are having a romantic relationship with gives you the push, they tell you that they no longer want to continue the relationship
6 if a situation becomes very difficult or action needs to be taken : If push comes to shove, you can always sell the car.
when/if push comes to shove
also if it comes to the push British English spokenIf push comes to shove, you can always sell the car.7 if you can do something at a push, it will be difficult, but you will be able to do it : We have room for five people, maybe six at a push.
at a push
informal British EnglishWe have room for five people, maybe six at a push.8 used to say that something will be difficult because you do not have enough time to do it : I'll do my best, but it'll be a bit of a push.
it'll be a push
British English spokenI'll do my best, but it'll be a bit of a push.