push into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Strongly encourage or pressure someone to do something
Why “into”? Pressure or influence causes someone to do something they might not choose alone.
“Her parents pushed her into applying for the course.”
“The manager pushed the team into accepting the deadline.”
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“Her parents pushed her into applying for the course.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
force into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Make someone do something against their wishes
pressure into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Make someone agree to do something by using strong pressure
scare into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Cause someone to act or change behaviour through fear
talk into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Persuade someone to do something by talking to them
trick into
Same into pattern: persuasion and pressure
Deceive someone so they do something
push ahead
Same base verb: push
Continue with a plan despite difficulties
push around
Same base verb: push
Treat someone roughly or unfairly
push aside
Same base verb: push
Refuse to consider feelings or thoughts
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