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• push-in
  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
  push in

  verb

  (intr, adverb) to force one's way into a group of people, queue, etc

push-in

American  

[poosh-in] / ˈpʊʃˌɪn /

adjective

1. (of a crime) accomplished by waiting until a victim has unlocked or opened the door before making a forced entry.

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push in British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to force one's way into a group of people, queue, etc

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Etymology

Origin of push-in

First recorded in 1975–80; adj. use of verb phrase push in

Example Sentences

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

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