The local community is pushing for a new park downtown.
Residents are actively speaking up and urging local leaders to build a park.
Verb: push for
Vibe: Action and interpersonal dynamics
To actively demand, encourage, or try hard to make something happen.
We are pushing for a pay raise this quarter.
You picture someone leaning forward in a staff meeting, repeatedly pointing at a proposal to persuade everyone to approve the budget.
Real-life examples
My manager is pushing for us to launch the app early.
The manager is applying continuous pressure to motivate the team to finish faster.
Synonyms
Contrast & nuance
'Push for' implies persistent effort and determination. Unlike simply 'asking for' something, 'push for' shows you are applying pressure to get results. It is more active than 'advocate for' and less aggressive than 'demand'.