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Phrasal Verb - pushing off

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

  1. To start a journey, usually by leaving a place or beginning an activity.
  2. To postpone or delay something, often because of an unwelcome or unexpected situation.
  3. To force or make someone move or leave a place, often using physical force.

Examples

No.Example
1They pushed off from the dock just as the sun was rising.
2I had to push off my presentation until next week due to unexpected circumstances.
3The teacher had to push off a student who was disrupting the class.
4We need to push off early to make it to the airport on time.
5I'm surprised you could push off your exam until next semester.
6Can you push off the meeting until Friday? I have a family emergency.
7He pushed off the wall to gain more momentum in the pool.
8The sailboat pushed off from the pier and began to sail.
9The manager asked me to push off my vacation until after the project deadline.
10She pushed off her boyfriend when he tried to kiss her