To apply force to move something forward or away; efforts to achieve a goal.
From Old French 'poulser' (to push, thrust), from Latin 'pulsare' (to push, beat), originally from 'pellere' (to drive), used since around 1200.
When soldiers 'push forward' in battle or companies 'push a new product,' we're using the same metaphor—physical force becomes the language for trying hard and making progress, showing how our bodies teach us about effort.
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