shove open

Frequency: 6.86.5 per million words

To open something, like a door, by pushing it hard.

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Examples (10)

  • He had to shove the door open to get inside.
  • The wind was so strong that I had to shove the door open against it.
  • Could you please shove the door open a little more?
  • When the alarm sounded, she quickly shoved the door open and ran out.
  • The old hinges were stiff, but he managed to shove the door open.
  • Don't just stand there, shove the door open so we can all get through.
  • They had to shove the door open with all their might.
  • The heavy door required a good shove to open.
  • He gave the door a forceful shove to get it open.
  • The automatic door malfunctioned, and we had to shove it open manually.