1 A2 neutral
To move two or more objects so they touch or are adjacent by applying force.
"Can you push those two desks together so we have more space for the presentation?"
separable
push together
A2 neutral separable transitive
To move two or more things or people into contact with each other by pushing.
In plain English
To push things so they touch or come close to each other.
What does "push together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
To cause people or groups to unite, often through external pressure or circumstances.
"The shared crisis pushed the two rival factions together into an unlikely alliance."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To push objects or people so that they come into contact or are grouped together.
Actually means
To push things so they touch or come close to each other.
Usage tip
Primarily used in physical, literal contexts. Less common as a figurative expression than many other 'push' phrasal verbs. Straightforward and transparent in meaning.
Words that pair with "push together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
tables chairs desks beds boxes pieces
How to conjugate "push together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
push together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pushes together
he/she/it
Past simple
pushed together
yesterday
Past participle
pushed together
have + pp
-ing form
pushing together
continuous
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