push-in
adjective
(of a crime) accomplished by waiting until a victim has unlocked or opened the door before making a forced entry.
push-in
American
[poosh-in]
/ ˈpʊʃˌɪn /
adjective
push in
British
verb
Etymology
Origin of push-in
First recorded in 1975–80; adj. use of verb phrase push in
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Slow push-in after slow push-in and other unmotivated camera moves, plus copious fog-machine work and a poorly deployed score stand in for atmosphere or tension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
An IEP would guarantee her specialized instruction, including push-in or pull-out services.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2019
“The Alienist” isn’t prettified — the first camera push-in on an empty eye socket makes that clear — but neither is it grittily realistic.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2018
Germany called, and lost, their video referral on one corner, the first push-in from the left in this tournament, when Janne Mueller-Wieland raised the ball above the goal board.
From Reuters ● Aug. 6, 2012
I'm a little surprised, but the goals I've made were both just push-in goals.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2011
Rival Pinduoduo’s low price push in Malaysia and Singapore has become tough competition but Shopee appears to be protecting margins rather than matching consumer subsidies, DBS adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
It will be the secretary of state's second official visit to India this year, after a May trip to New Delhi and Kolkata, signifying Washington's push in the region.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
"There has been a big push in the field to try to move to directly producing these cells in the body."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
The episode received a major promotional push in the weeks leading up to the premiere, which featured an exclusive interview with an Air Force officer who was shot down over Iraq.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
May Belle either tried to push in with him and Leslie or sulked at being left out.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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