To move something away from yourself or in the direction of the force you are applying.
From Old French *pousser*, from Latin *pulsare* ('to beat, strike repeatedly'), from *pellere* ('to drive, push'). The physical sense of forcing something away has stayed central.
Push and *pulse* share the same ancient root of repeated striking or driving. In life, we talk about 'pushing' ourselves or others, which can be helpful or harmful depending on whether there’s also room to rest and pull back.
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