Shove up

verb

To push something upward, often with force.

She had to shove up the window to let some fresh air in.
Visual representation of "shove up" - To push something upward, often with force.
verb

To move closer together in order to make space for someone or something.

Can you guys shove up a bit? I need to squeeze in.
Visual representation of "shove up" - To move closer together in order to make space for someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • shove up a bit
  • shove up to make room

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To push something upward, often with force.

She had to shove up the window to let some fresh air in.
Visual representation of "shove up" - To push something upward, often with force.
verb

To move closer together in order to make space for someone or something.

Can you guys shove up a bit? I need to squeeze in.
Visual representation of "shove up" - To move closer together in order to make space for someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • shove up a bit
  • shove up to make room

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "shove up"
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Physical Action

Use 'shove up' when describing a forceful physical push, not a gentle one.

Illustration for Physical Action
I had to shove up the jammed door to get it to open.
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Effort Needed

'Shove up' suggests that some effort is required to move the object.

Illustration for Effort Needed
He had to shove up the heavy box onto the shelf.
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Upward Focus

'Shove up' is used for upward movement, not in other directions.

Illustration for Upward Focus
The lifter had to shove up the weights above her head.
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Physical Action

Use 'shove up' when describing a forceful physical push, not a gentle one.

Illustration for Physical Action
I had to shove up the jammed door to get it to open.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Effort Needed

'Shove up' suggests that some effort is required to move the object.

Illustration for Effort Needed
He had to shove up the heavy box onto the shelf.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Upward Focus

'Shove up' is used for upward movement, not in other directions.

Illustration for Upward Focus
The lifter had to shove up the weights above her head.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Use 'shove up' when describing a forceful physical push, not a gentle one.

Illustration for Physical Action
I had to shove up the jammed door to get it to open.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Effort Needed

'Shove up' suggests that some effort is required to move the object.

Illustration for Effort Needed
He had to shove up the heavy box onto the shelf.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Upward Focus

'Shove up' is used for upward movement, not in other directions.

Illustration for Upward Focus
The lifter had to shove up the weights above her head.
Visual representation of the word "Shove up"

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