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shove

UK
/ʃʌv/
US
/ʃʌv/
shove off

Translations

shovenoun
shoves
pl
UK
/ʃʌv/
US
/ʃʌv/
With a quick shove, he managed to close the heavy door.
D’un rapide coup de poussée, il a réussi à fermer la lourde porte.
Additional translations
moment décisifS’emploie surtout dans l’expression figée « when push comes to shove ».
Synonyms
thrust
push
prod
jab
nudge
shoveverb
shoved
Past Simple
shoved
Past Participle
shoving
Gerund
UK
/ʃʌv/
US
/ʃʌv/
bousculerSens énergique ou brusque.
He shoved through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
Il a bousculé la foule pour arriver devant la scène.
He shoved the door open with his shoulder.
Il a poussé la porte pour l’ouvrir avec son épaule.
Additional translations
fourrerSens familier ou familier-relâché, pour introduire rapidement et sans soin.
Synonyms
nudge
drive
push
thrust
force
propel
jostle
Antonyms
attract
pull
draw

Definitions

shovenoun
A strong push or thrust.
With a quick shove, he managed to close the heavy door.
A critical point at which decisive action is required; a moment of crisis.
When push comes to shove, they'll support each other.
shoveverb
To push something or someone with force or in a rough manner.
He shoved the door open with his shoulder.
To move something by pushing it quickly and carelessly.
She shoved the papers into her bag before leaving.
To forcefully make one's way through a crowd or space.
He shoved through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
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