push up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make (something) higher; to increase.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In a unanimous decision, the Fed's open market committee pushed up its federal funds rate by a quarter point to 1.25% and hinted that it would adopt a measured approach to any future increases.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To arise or jut out from; to thrust from.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “push up” mean?
To make (something) higher; to increase.
Is “push up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.