n.
Function: noun
Date: 1563
1 : a vigorous effort to attain an end : DRIVE : a : a military assault or offensive b : an advance that overcomes obstacles c : a campaign to promote a product
2 : a time for action : EMERGENCY
3 a : an act of pushing : SHOVE b (1) : a physical force steadily applied in a direction away from the body exerting it (2) : a nonphysical pressure : INFLUENCE , URGE c : vigorous enterprise or energy
4 a : an exertion of influence to promote another's interests b : stimulation to activity : IMPETUS
– push comes to shove : a decisive moment comes <backed down when push came to shove >