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Shove up

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Physical ActionPlay
Use 'shove up' when describing a forceful physical push, not a gentle one. SlideI had to shove up the jammed door to get it to open.
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'Shove up' suggests that some effort is required to move the object. SlideHe had to shove up the heavy box onto the shelf.
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Upward FocusPlay
'Shove up' is used for upward movement, not in other directions. SlideThe lifter had to shove up the weights above her head.
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