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Phrasal Verb - pushing down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To force something or someone to move or go down by applying pressure or using one's strength.
  2. To suppress or prevent something from happening or being expressed.
  3. To lower the price or value of something.

Examples​

No.Example
1He pushed down on the plunger to flush the toilet.
2The boss pushed down her employees' demands for a higher wage.
3The market crash pushed down stock prices.
4The bully pushed down the smaller student.
5She pushed down on the gas pedal to go faster.
6The police pushed down the protestors to disperse the crowd.
7The teacher pushed down her student's hand to correct an error.
8He pushed down his anger and tried to focus on the task at hand.
9The company pushed down the cost of production to increase profits.
10The sales manager pushed down her sales team to meet their targets.

Phrasal Verb - pushing out

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

To force something or someone out or away, usually by applying pressure or making an effort. This phrasal verb can also mean to make something known or to bring it into existence.

Examples​

No.Example
1The baby was pushing out in the delivery room.
2The protesters were pushing out against the police line.
3He pushed out his chest to look more intimidating.
4The new product is expected to push out the old one.
5She pushed out her ideas in the meeting.
6The storm pushed out the boat onto the shore.
7The company is pushing out a new advertising campaign.
8He pushed out his hand for a handshake.
9The sun was pushing out the last of the clouds.
10The manager pushed out the underperforming employees.

Phrasal Verb - Holding Back

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Hold back is a phrasal verb that means to prevent someone or something from going ahead or continuing, often by using force or pressure. It can also mean to keep one's emotions or reactions in check.

Examples​

No.Example
1The traffic was at a standstill as the police held back the crowd.
2Despite her fear, she held back from telling her parents about the accident.
3The coach held back the team's star player due to an injury.
4He held back a sneeze during the quiet library scene.
5The teacher held back the class until all the students had arrived.
6She held back her tears as she listened to the sad song.
7The farmer held back the oxen to plow the field.
8He held back the dog from attacking the mailman.
9The manager held back the promotion of the employee until he improved his performance.
10The tension between the two countries was held back by a peace treaty.