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.

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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

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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