Antonyms for push up

Grammar : Verb

Spell : poo sh-uhp

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʊʃˌʌp

Definition of push up

Origin : also pushup, type of physical exercise, 1893, from push (v.) + up (adv.). As an adjective from 1892; of bras from 1957. Related: Push-ups

As in rise : verb get up; ascend

Example sentences :

When climbing gates you can give yourself a push up with your Staff.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

Now, don't tell me you didn't know I could push up one of these things.
Extract from : « A Fine Fix » by R. C. Noll

He had to get up and push up his seat before the hatpin was recovered.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys at Colby Hall » by Arthur M. Winfield

Seems so dash crazy to push up here and then go back for nix.
Extract from : « Grapes of wrath » by Boyd Cable

We might push up the river in the early morning and discover them.
Extract from : « On the Road to Bagdad » by F. S. Brereton

She wanted to push away her screen, push up the hot white ceiling.
Extract from : « Pointed Roofs » by Dorothy Richardson

Also, the sleeve-holes are so small and tight as to push up the shoulders.
Extract from : « The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners » by Eliza Leslie

It will push up in spite of all the load, and simply remain straight.
Extract from : « The Palm Tree Blessing » by W. E. Shepard

They push up the steep hill, and dash for the main fort on the top.
Extract from : « Hero Stories from American History » by Albert F. Blaisdell

Push up the hill, and we shall have them all in ten minutes.
Extract from : « Wyandotte » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for push up

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