thrust1 verbthrust2 noun
thrustthrust1 /θrʌst/ ●●○ verb (past tense and past participle thrust) 
WORD ORIGINthrust1
Origin:
1100-1200 Old Norse thrystaVERB TABLE
thrust
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | thrust |
| he, she, it | thrusts | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | thrust |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have thrust |
| he, she, it | has thrust | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had thrust |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will thrust |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have thrust |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am thrusting |
| he, she, it | is thrusting | |
| you, we, they | are thrusting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was thrusting |
| you, we, they | were thrusting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been thrusting |
| he, she, it | has been thrusting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been thrusting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be thrusting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been thrusting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Thrusting the gun back into its holster, the man grinned at the body lying on the floor.
- Clark thrust a paper sack across the counter and demanded money.
- He thrust some money into my hand and told me to drive him to the airport.
- He thrust the knife deep into the animal's chest.
- He nervously thrust his hands into his pockets.
- She thrust the bag into my hands. "Hide it,'' she hissed.
- A sharp sad pain, almost pleasurable, thrust into me.
- An alligator head in profile juts up at the top, its darting red tongue thrusting out sideways.
- Four fingers were thrust, gripping, through a gap between the planks of the door.
- His bowler hat is pushed way back on his head; his hands are thrust into his jacket.
- She thrust the customary tip towards the croupier with a slip of paper wrapped around a plaque.
- She smiled for Riven though, and that smile was like a sword blade thrust in his chest.
- The attacker now completes the turn and thrusts his right leg out towards his opponent.
THESAURUS
to move something to a particular place: · I’ve put the wine in the fridge.· Where have you put my grey shirt?
to put something somewhere carefully: · ‘It’s beautiful,’ he said, placing it back on the shelf.
to put someone or something down carefully on a flat surface: · He laid all the money on the table.· She laid the baby on his bed.
to carefully put something in a suitable position: · Position the microphone to suit your height.· Troops were positioned around the city.
to put something somewhere with a quick movement: · He slipped his arm around her waist.· Carrie quickly slipped the money into her bag.
to put something into a space or container quickly or carelessly: · Shove anything you don’t want in that sack.· I’ve ironed those shirts so don’t just shove them in a drawer.
(also bung British English) informal to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly: · I stuck the address in my pocket and I can’t find it now.· Could you bung those clothes in the washing machine?
to put something down somewhere in a careless and untidy way: · Don’t just dump all your bags in the kitchen.· People shouldn’t dump rubbish at the side of the street.
informal to quickly put something somewhere, usually for a short time: · Pop it in the microwave for a minute.
literary to put something somewhere suddenly or forcefully: · ‘Hide it,’ he said, thrusting the watch into her hand.
Longman Language Activatorto push an object into an opening or into something soft to push a sharp object into something soft, or push something into a small space: stick something into/up/inside etc something: · They stuck pins into a map to show where the enemy's camps were.· The doctor had to stick a tube down my throat in order to examine my stomach.
to push something into a small space using a lot of strength: force something into/through/down something: · She tried to force her feet into the shoes but they were too small.· I finally managed to force the package through the small letterbox.
informal to push something quickly and carelessly into a small space: shove/stuff something into/up/down etc: · She shoved two more sweaters into her bag.· He quickly stuffed the letter down the side of the sofa.
to push something very hard or violently into something: ram something into something: · She rammed the papers into her briefcase.· Construction workers had to spend the night ramming iron girders into place to support the building.
to push something deep inside another thing, especially violently or suddenly: plunge something into something: · Plunging both hands deep into the sack she rummaged among the parcels.· Then he plunged the knife into his victim's chest.
to push something suddenly and hard into an opening or into something soft: thrust something into something: · He thrust the knife deep into the animal's chest.· Thrusting the gun back into its holster, the man grinned at the body lying on the floor.· He thrust some money into my hand and told me to drive him to the airport.
to push something with difficulty into a space that is too small: squeeze something into something: · I don't think I can squeeze any more files into this drawer.· It's no use trying to squeeze yourself into clothes that are too small for you.
to push something forcefully into a small space, so that it fits tightly and is difficult to pull out again: jam something under/into etc something: · Just hold the door open while I jam a wedge under it.· Kelly poured himself another glass of wine and jammed the cork back into the bottle.
to put something somewhere quickly or carelessly informal to push something quickly or carelessly into a space or container: shove something in/into/under etc: · Shove anything you don't want in that sack.· He bundled the papers together and shoved them into a drawer.
spoken to put something somewhere, especially quickly or carelessly: stick something on/in/over something: · I stuck the pictures in a drawer and forgot all about them.· "What should I do with these?" "Oh, just stick them anywhere."
to carelessly drop something somewhere in an untidy way, especially something heavy: · People dump rubbish in the lanes, and the council is slow to clean it up.dump something on/in/there etc: · Who dumped all these books on my desk?dump something down: · I dumped my heavy suitcase down on the doorstep.
to put something down somewhere quickly and violently because you are angry: slam something down: · She slammed the cup down, and coffee splashed all over him.slam down something: · "To hell with you," he shouted, and slammed down the phone.
to put something forcefully and suddenly into a place: thrust something in/on/under etc: · Clark thrust a paper sack across the counter and demanded money.· She thrust the bag into my hands. "Hide it," she hissed.· He nervously thrust his hands into his pockets.
informal to put something somewhere quickly for a short time: pop something in/into/under etc: · She took out a piece of chewing gum and popped it in her mouth.· Pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
British informal to put something somewhere quickly and without thinking carefully: bung something in/into/on etc: · Could you bung those clothes into the washing machine for me?· Just sign the card, bung it in an envelope and send it off.
especially British /plunk American to put something down somewhere noisily and carelessly: plonk something on/in/there etc: · She brought a bottle of beer and a glass and plonked them on the table in front of me.· Gamblers plunked nickels and quarters into the slot machines.plonk something down: · Are those things for me? Just plonk them down anywhere.· Gary plunked a dollar down on the counter to pay for his Coke.
WORD SETSace, nounace, verbacrobat, nounacrobatic, adjectiveacrobatics, nounaction replay, nounaerobic, adjectiveaim, nounaim, verball-American, adjectiveall-seater, adjectivearena, nounAstroTurf, nounattack, verbaway, adverbaway, adjectiveback, nounbackhand, nounbackhanded, adjectivebackhander, nounbackspin, nounball, nounball game, nounbaseline, nounbat, nounbench, verbbleachers, nounblock, nounbobble, verbbout, nounbowl, nounbowl, verbbowling alley, nounbowling ball, nounbowling green, nounbox, nounbox, verbboxer, nounbronze, nounbronze medal, nounbye, nouncall, verbcall, nouncap, verbcaptain, nouncaptain, verbcaptaincy, nounchange, verbchanging room, nouncheer, nouncheerleader, nouncheerleading, nounchip, nounchip, verbcircuit training, nounclose season, nounclubhouse, nouncoach, nounconference, nouncontender, nouncourse, nouncourse, verbcourt, nouncover, verbcross, verbcross, nouncross-country, adjectivecrown, nouncup, nouncup final, nouncup tie, nouncurve, noundead, adjectivedecider, noundefence, noundefend, verbdefender, noundefensive, adjectivederby, noundisallow, verbdisqualify, verbdivision, noundivot, noundown, adverbdraft, noundraw, verbdraw, noundribble, verbdribble, noundrive, noundrop, verbdrop goal, noundropkick, noundrop shot, noundrubbing, noundugout, nouneleven, numberequalize, verbequalizer, nouneven, adjectiveevent, nounface, nounfast, adjectivefavourite, nounfeint, nounfield, verbfielder, nounfieldsman, nounfield sports, nounfight, verbfight, nounfighter, nounfinalist, nounfirst half, nounfirst-string, adjectivefixture, nounflat, adjectiveflip, nounfollow-through, nounfootball, nounfootwork, nounform, nounfoul, nounfoul line, nounfriendly, adjectivefull-court press, nounfull time, nounfumble, verbgala, noungame, noungame point, noungate, noungoal, noungoalie, noungoalkeeper, noungoalless, adjectivegoal line, noungoalmouth, noungoalpost, noungoaltender, noungold, noungold medal, noungrand slam, noungrandstand, nounground staff, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhalf, nounhalfback, nounhalf nelson, nounhalf-time, nounhammer, nounhandball, nounhand-eye co-ordination, nounhandicap, nounhandspring, nounhandstand, nounhat trick, nounhead start, nounheat, nounheavy, adjectivehiding, nounhome, adjectivein, adverbinfield, nouninjury time, nouninterference, nouninternational, nounjersey, nounjock, nounjockstrap, nounjogging suit, nounjump, nounjump ball, nounjumper, nounjumping jack, nounjump shot, nounjunior varsity, nounlane, nounleague table, nounletter, nounletter, verblevel, verblineman, nounlinesman, nounline-up, nounlocker, nounlocker room, nounluge, nounmallet, nounmanager, nounmark, verbmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmatch, nounmedal, nounmedallist, nounmeeting, nounMexican wave, nounmidfield, nounmisfield, verbmixed doubles, nounmotocross, nounmotor racing, nounmuff, verbmusclebound, adjectivemuscleman, nounnet, nounnet, verbnetball, nounnil, nounno ball, nounoarsman, nounoarswoman, nounobstruction, nounoffense, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffside, adjectiveOlympiad, nounOlympic, adjectiveOlympic Games, the, onside, adjectiveopener, nounopponent, nounout, adverbout, nounoutdistance, verboutsider, nounoverarm, adjectiveoverhand, adjectiveown goal, nounpacesetter, nounpass, verbpass, nounPE, nounpenalty, nounpep rally, nounperiod, nounphoto finish, nounphysical education, nounpitch, nounplace kick, nounplayable, adjectiveplay-by-play, nounplayer, nounplaying field, nounplay-off, nounpoint, nounpole, verbposition, nounpossession, nounpost, nounpreliminary, nounpro-am, nounprofessionalism, nounpromote, verbpromotion, nounPT, nounpull, verbpull-up, nounpummel, verbpunchbag, nounqualifier, nounqualify, verbquarter-final, nounrace, verbracetrack, nounracing, adjectiveracket, nounrain check, nounrally, nounrecord, nounrecord-holder, nounrecreation ground, nounref, nounreferee, nounreferee, verbregatta, nounrelay, nounrelay race, nounrelegate, verbreplay, verbreplay, nounrerun, verbreserve, nounretire, verbreturn, verbrevenge, nounringside, nounroll, nounrookie, nounround, nounround robin, nounrunner, nounrunner-up, nounrun-up, nounsave, verbsave, nounscore, nounscore, verbscorer, nounscratch, verbscratch, adjectivescreen, nounscrimmage, nounselector, nounsemi, nounsemi-final, nounsemi-finalist, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveserve, verbserve, nounserver, nounservice, nounset, nounshoot, verbshoot, nounshot, nounsideline, nounsilver, nounsilver medal, nounskate, nounskipper, nounslaughter, verbslice, verbslick, nounslump, nounsnowmobile, nounsnowshoe, nounsomersault, nounsouthpaw, nounspar, verbsparring partner, nounspectate, verbspectator, nounspectator sport, nounspin, nounsports centre, nounsports day, nounsportsmanship, nounsporty, adjectivespot, verbsprint, verbsquad, nounstadium, nounstagger, verbstart, nounstarter, nounstarting blocks, nounstayer, nounstick, nounstraight, nounstrip, nounstroke, nounstud, nounsub, nounsudden death, nounsweatband, nounsweatpants, nounsweat suit, nountackle, verbtackle, nountalent scout, nountarget, nounteam-mate, nounthree-legged race, nounthrow, nounthrust, verbtie, nountiebreaker, nountight, adjectivetime, verbtimekeeper, nountime out, nountitle, nountitle holder, nountopspin, nountoreador, nountour, nountournament, nountrack, nountrain, verbtransfer fee, nountrophy, nountryout, nounumpire, nounumpire, verbunbeatable, adjectiveundecided, adjectiveunderarm, adverbunderhand, adverbunplaced, adjectiveuppercut, nounvarsity, nounvolley, nounvolley, verbwalking, nounwarm-up, nounwet suit, nounwhippet, nounwhistle, verbwhistle, nounwin, nounwing, nounwinger, nounworkout, nounwristband, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
He had marriage thrust upon him.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
He had marriage thrust upon him. (=put it there quickly and carelessly)· He took off his cap and stuffed it in his pocket.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· The agonized hand-wringing about internationalism and the finer points of world politics were thrust aside.
· Timman advanced, creating problems for Speelman with a pawn thrust deep into his opponent's position, splitting Black's forces.· I continue along the dark pavement with my hands thrust deep inside my pockets.· Johnny was standing with his back to the window, his hands thrust deep into his pockets.· She watched dazedly as he paced in front of the cottage, hands thrust deep into the pockets of his jeans.· They thrust deep into Republican territory.
· Somehow her fingers had automatically closed over the bag he had thrust forward.· The rear foot is used because it has the forward thrust of the body behind it.· Her talons are thrust forward ready to grab the food.· My head had been thrust forward and eyes half closed.· Ewan's former opponent, freed for a second, thrust forward with his spear.· As the match entered its final stages Civil Service thrust forward again using the long ball into the circle.· Still, though, the expression is unyielding, the chin thrusting forward in defiance.· She wound a lime chiffon scarf of Madeleine's around her head, and practised pouting with one hip thrust forward.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to push something somewhere roughly: - Away from the cut and thrust of soccer management, Bates knew how to keep second wife Pam in her place.
- It has all the cut and thrust of an ideological conflict.
She thrust a letter into my hand. He thrust me roughly towards the door.► see thesaurus at put2[intransitive] to make a sudden movement forward with a sword or knifethrust at He skipped aside as his opponent thrust at him.thrust something ↔ aside phrasal verb to refuse to think about something: Our complaints were thrust aside and ignored.thrust something upon/on somebody phrasal verb if something is thrust upon you, you are forced to accept it even if you do not want it: She never enjoyed the fame that was thrust upon her. He had marriage thrust upon him.thrust1 verbthrust2 noun
thrustthrust2 ●○○ noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- It is difficult to argue with the thrust of Davidson's analysis of the situation.
- The new jet engines that will deliver more thrust at top speeds.
- The overall thrust of her argument was that women are still oppressed in all areas of life.
- With a thrust of its fins, the shark moved through the water.
- Archibol was shoved backward from the thrust of her bosom.
- But with the thrust coming from the back the body is nose-heavy and liable to dive downwards.
- In the meantime there was no great political thrust for change, and in any case public expenditure restraints were tight.
- Overall less thrust is produced in this situation as well.
- The main thrust of Prism's work is a belief that creative work can foster equality, joy and empowerment.
- These thrusts are an expression of compressive forces, which shorten the crust.
- We have seen the mechanistic thrust of literacy discourse in the past five years.
Longman Language Activatorthe main ideas in a speech, piece of writing etc
the main ideas or the basic meaning of a speech, piece of writing etc: · I made a few notes of the main points I wanted to cover in the speech.· The following article explains four key points that all new investors should understand.
the general meaning of a speech, argument, piece of writing etc, without all the details: the gist of: · The gist of the article is that children should have more rights in deciding their own futures.get the gist (=understand the general meaning): · I couldn't hear everything they said but I got the gist.
the main aim or purpose of an argument, speech, or political action: · The whole thrust of the US policy was to isolate Cuba.· The thrust of the case is whether the federal law overrides the state ban.
the most important facts or ideas in a statement, for example in a description of events or a set of arguments or opinions: · When reduced to their essentials, most religions are not so different.essentials of: · She was always very quick to grasp the essentials of an opponent's argument.
the main meaning of something the main idea of an argument, discussion, statement etc that shows its general or most important meaning: the point of something: · The point of the story did not emerge until the end of the film.somebody's point: · What's your point? Do you think I'm not good enough for your daughter?miss the point (=not understand the main idea): · The talk was about symbolism in art -- Len missed the point and thought it was about painting techniques.the point is.... (=used for mentioning the most important thing): · The point is, you should have told me where you were going.come/get to the point (=to reach the most important part of what you want to say): · "I'll come straight to the point," said the doctor. "I think you are suffering from depression."
the main idea and meaning of something such as an article or a speech: the gist of something: · I don't know the whole story but this is the gist of it.get the gist (of something) (=understand the gist of something): · Read the article once through to get the gist of it.· Students are encouraged to read the text, getting the gist, then go deeper into the meaning.
the most important meaning of something such as an argument or piece of writing: the essence of something: · The essence of his argument is that human character is formed by society.
the main set of ideas involved in something such as an explanation, argument, or account of something: the drift of something: · The drift of his letter is that he wants to come back.catch/get/follow somebody's drift (=understand the basic idea of what someone is saying): · It was a complicated argument but I think I caught his drift.· I follow your drift, but I just don't believe it.
the most important message of an argument, explanation etc, especially when it consists of a set of connected ideas leading to a final answer or idea: the thrust of something: · It is difficult to argue with the thrust of Davidson's analysis of the situation.· The overall thrust of her argument was that women are still oppressed in all areas of life.
formal the most important ideas contained in an argument or piece of writing: the substance of something: · The substance of Marx's views is the same in both of these books.
WORD SETSaerial, adjectiveaero-, prefixaerobatics, nounaerodrome, nounaeronautics, nounairborne, adjectiveaircraft, nounaircrew, nounairfare, nounairfield, nounairline, nounairliner, nounair pocket, nounairport, nounairship, nounairsick, adjectiveairspace, nounairspeed, nounairstrip, nounair terminal, nounair traffic controller, nounairway, nounairworthy, adjectivealtimeter, nounapron, nounautomatic pilot, nounautopilot, nounaviation, nounaviator, nounballast, nounballoon, nounballooning, nounbank, verbbarrage balloon, nounbiplane, nounblack box, nounblimp, nounboarding card, nounboarding pass, nounbulkhead, nounbusiness class, nounbuzz, verbcabin, nouncaptain, nouncarousel, nounceiling, nouncharter flight, nouncheck-in, nounchock, nounchopper, nounchute, nounclub class, nouncontrail, nouncontrol tower, nounco-pilot, nouncowling, nouncraft, nouncrash landing, noundeparture lounge, noundepartures board, noundirigible, noundisembark, verbdive, verbeconomy class, nouneject, verbejector seat, nounfin, nounflap, nounflier, nounflight, nounflight attendant, nounflight deck, nounflight path, nounflight recorder, nounflight simulator, nounfly, verbflyby, nounflyer, nounflying, nounflypast, nounfree fall, nounfuselage, noungate, nounglider, noungliding, noungondola, nounground, verbground control, nounground crew, nounground staff, nounhangar, nounhang-glider, nounhang-gliding, nounhelicopter, nounhelicopter pad, nounheliport, nounhijacking, nounholding pattern, nounhot-air balloon, nounhydroplane, nouninbound, adjectivein-flight, adjectiveinstrument panel, nounjet, nounjet engine, nounjet-propelled, adjectivejet propulsion, nounjoystick, nounjumbo jet, nounjump jet, nounland, verblanding gear, nounlanding strip, nounlayover, nounlift, nounlight aircraft, nounlounge, nounlow-flying, adjectivemicrolight, nounmonoplane, nounnavigation, nounno-fly zone, nounnose, nounnosedive, nounnosedive, verboverfly, verbparachute, nounparachute, verbparachutist, nounpilot, nounpilot, verbpitch, nounpitch, verbplane, nounplot, verbpod, nounpressurized, adjectiveprop, nounpropeller, nounradio beacon, nounrefuel, verbripcord, nounroll, verbroll, nounrotor, nounrudder, nounrunway, nounseaplane, nounseat belt, nounshort-haul, adjectiveski plane, nounskycap, nounsonic boom, nounspoiler, nounsteward, nounstewardess, nounstrut, nounswept-back, adjectiveswoop, verbtail, nountailspin, nountake-off, nountaxi, verbterminal, nountest pilot, nounthrust, nountouchdown, nountransit lounge, nountransport plane, nounturbojet, nounturboprop, nountwin-engined, adjectiveundercarriage, nounupgrade, verbvapour trail, nounwheel, verbwindsock, nounwind tunnel, nounwing, nounwingspan, nounwingtip, nounzeppelin, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY the main thrust of the government’s education policyCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
the main thrust of the government’s education policy (=put it there quickly and carelessly)· He took off his cap and stuffed it in his pocket.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Yet the central thrust of what I was trying to say still strikes me as having some validity.· A central thrust of management will be to create excitement about the future of the company and about belonging to the company.· The central thrust of their criticism is that modern science is somehow incomplete.· My apologies for that, but the central thrust of the article stands.· It is important that we accept that the central thrust of the measure is about the offshore industry.
· There is room for argument about precise figures, none about the general thrust of Sir Hector's briefing.· But its general thrust is clear.· The general thrust of policy guidelines seems to be to encourage a greater contribution from the voluntary sector.
· The main thrust of the operation has not been internalised or understood.· This is currently the main thrust of new thinking about Bach.· Their main thrust is against motor vehicles.· The move away from project loans and towards structural adjustment loans in the 1980s does not diminish the main thrust of this argument.· The main thrust of Mr. Lester's submissions for the defendants has never previously been considered in the context of libel.· A series of attacks were launched in March, with the main thrust into the Manipur plain.· Yet union activists will read into the same policy review an endorsement of the main thrust of Conservative legislation.· This has as its main thrust the idea that regulation itself is subject to economic laws.
· Moreover, the back limbs of such folds may become detached along major thrust faults to produce nappes.· To the extent that the plan reflected any kind of programmatic coherence, its major thrust was toward housing rehabilitation.· The major thrust of this recent research has been in four directions.· There is no doubt that Wounded Knee is a major Communist thrust....· A major late north-north-west thrust episode has been identified, possibly associated with movements on the Boundary Slide in adjacent areas.· However, the most satisfactory response could only mean a major thrust coordinated at national level.· The improvement of our management of information should be the major thrust of our information services strategy for the next five years.
· His whole thrust is to produce an easily understood bedrock upon which the specific nuances of particular organizations can be built.· The whole thrust of organized labor is to.. well, not socialism.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[countable] a sudden strong movement in which you push something forward: - Away from the cut and thrust of soccer management, Bates knew how to keep second wife Pam in her place.
- It has all the cut and thrust of an ideological conflict.
He jumped back to avoid another thrust of the knife.2[singular] the main meaning or aim of what someone is saying or doingthrust of the main thrust of the government’s education policy3[uncountable] technical the force of an engine that makes a car, train, or plane move forward