Business English from All Ears English BE 481: Make a Push to Learn These Business Phrases
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Oct 23, 2025 Discover the power of the phrase 'make a push' in a business context! The hosts explore how to apply this term when striving for goals and meeting deadlines. They share examples from various industries like newsroom dynamics and sports. Learn how to articulate big-picture plans, like boosting sales or resources, using alternatives such as 'campaign' and 'initiative.' The hosts also role-play practical applications, encouraging listeners to incorporate these dynamic phrases into their professional repertoire.
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Meaning Of A 'Push' In Business
- "Push" as a business noun means a concentrated, often urgent effort to reach a goal.
- It implies stronger-than-usual effort, often to meet deadlines or targets.
Newsroom Last-Minute Pushes
- Aubrey recalls working at a local city newspaper and experiencing frequent big pushes before print.
- The newsroom often had intense last-minute effort to meet printing deadlines.
Use 'Make A Push' For Company Goals
- Use "make a push" to describe company-wide efforts like increasing sales this quarter.
- Signal resource commitments (money, time, people) when announcing such pushes.