push on

verb

pushed on; pushing on; pushes on

intransitive verb

: to continue on one's way : proceed

Synonyms of push on

• move
• exit
• depart
• get
• go
• push off
• pull out
• walk out
• peel off
• get off
• run along
• shove (off)
• cut out
• escape
• evacuate
• step (along)
• take off

Examples of push on in a Sentence

the party was getting deadly dull, so it was time to push on

Recent Examples on the Web

Ikea has responded to the pressure with an aggressive push on affordability. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The decision whether to push on with a new festival now lies with Screen Scotland. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Joey Logano gave Heim a huge push on the outside while Hamlin had no help on the inside, and Heim was able to escape with the top spot. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Instead of tightening a leash or pushing on a dog’s back to force them to do a trick, pooches are commonly rewarded with treats, toys or positive affirmations. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for push on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon