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thrust

[/θrʌst/]
verb/nounpl: thrusts
empurrar, impulso
1. to push with force
He thrust the door open.
Ele empurrou a porta aberta com força.
2. to move quickly and forcefully in a direction
The sword was thrust into the ground.
A espada foi cravada no chão.
3. the main point or purpose of something
The thrust of his argument was that education is essential.
O ponto central do seu argumento era que a educação é essencial.
4. a powerful forward push or movement
The rocket's thrust propelled it into space.
O impulso do foguete o propulsionou para o espaço.
Synonyms
pushshovepropeldrivelunge
Antonyms
pullwithdrawretract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empurrar, impulso, empuxo
empurrar is most common for the action; impulso/empuxo for the force
São Paulo
empurrar, impulso
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
empurrar, impulso
standard usage
Portugal
impulsão, impulso, investida
impulsão more common in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

thrust upon someone - to impose something on someone unwillingly
the main thrust - the principal point or direction
cut and thrust - lively debate or competition
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