push off — verb a) To go away Far from precipitating that event therefore he pushed it off until the very last moment, when, in fact, there was no alternative left him. b) A foul committed by pushing against an opponent to both accelerate more quickly and… … Wiktionary
push — vb Push, shove, thrust, propel mean to use force upon a thing so as to make it move ahead or aside. Push implies the application of force by a body (as a person) already in contact with the body to be moved onward, aside, or out of the way {push… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
push-out — pushˈ out noun The act of pushing (someone or something) out, eg of pushing an opponent out of the ring in some forms of wrestling • • • Main Entry: ↑push … Useful english dictionary
push poll — push′ poll n. gov a seemingly unbiased telephone survey that is actually conducted by supporters of a particular candidate and disseminates negative information about an opponent • Etymology: 1990–95 … From formal English to slang
Push in the back — A push in the back is a free kick awarded in Australian rules football against a player who illegally tackles or interferes with a player from behind. The rule is applied in two different circumstances: tackles and marking contests.Push in the… … Wikipedia
Push poll — A push poll is a political campaign technique in which an individual or organization attempts to influence or alter the view of respondents under the guise of conducting a poll. In a push poll, large numbers of respondents are contacted, and… … Wikipedia
push poll — a seemingly unbiased telephone survey that is actually conducted by supporters of a particular candidate and disseminates negative information about an opponent. [1990 95] * * * n. an ostensible opinion poll in which the true objective is to sway … Useful english dictionary
push poll — n. A series of calls, masquerading as a public opinion poll, in which people who support a particular candidate offer negative information about a rival candidate. Example Citation: A legitimate public opinion poll seeks to tally the views of the … New words
push dagger — /ˈpʊʃ dægə/ (say poosh daguh) noun a short knife with a handle in the shape of a T, designed to be grasped to enable the user to push the knife into an opponent. Also, push knife …
push poll — pseudo poll in which supporters of a candidate conduct biased surveys intended to disparage the opponent (the questions are formed in a way that highlights the opponent s faults) … English contemporary dictionary
push poll — a seemingly unbiased telephone survey that is actually conducted by supporters of a particular candidate and disseminates negative information about an opponent. [1990 95] * * * … Universalium
