push off
The phrase "push off" has various meanings depending on the context, ranging from leaving a place to initiating movement or delaying an action.
Definition
B2General
(colloquial, imperative)To leave or go away, often used rudely.
Example
- He told them to push off when they started bothering him.
C1Sports
(technical, basketball)To commit a foul by using force against an opponent to gain an advantage.
Example
- The player was penalized for pushing off his defender.
B2Water Activities
(technical)To use force to move away from a surface, like the side of a pool or boat.
Example
- She pushed off from the edge of the pool and started swimming.
B2General
(informal)To delay or postpone an event or action.
Example
- They decided to push off the meeting until next week.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "push off":
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