English · Phrasal verb Attested

push aside

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To ignore, reject or subdue (something).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Now all is still. Sounds that had been pushed aside [during sex] now creep back into the room: the tick of the clock on the dresser; the hum of traffic from the street below.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “push aside” mean?

To ignore, reject or subdue (something).

Is “push aside” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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