Pronunciation: /pʊʃ əˈsaɪd/
verb to physically move something out of the way
A1 She pushed aside the curtain to see who was knocking on the door.
A2 He pushed aside his fears and decided to take a chance.
B1 The company decided to push aside their original plan and try a new approach.
B2 She pushed aside her personal feelings to focus on the task at hand.
C1 The government's decision to push aside environmental concerns in favor of economic growth sparked controversy.
C2 Despite facing numerous obstacles, he pushed aside all doubts and successfully completed the project.
adverb in a manner that involves physically moving something out of the way
A1 She pushed aside the curtains to let in more light.
A2 He pushed aside his fears and decided to take the leap.
B1 The company decided to push aside traditional marketing methods in favor of digital advertising.
B2 Despite his reservations, he pushed aside his doubts and went ahead with the plan.
C1 The CEO pushed aside all distractions and focused solely on the company's growth strategy.
C2 In order to achieve success, she had to push aside any personal feelings and make tough decisions.
formal The committee decided to push aside the controversial issue and focus on more pressing matters.
informal I always push aside my chores until the last minute.
slang Let's just push aside the drama and have a good time tonight.
figurative Don't let fear push aside your dreams.
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