push over

verb — 2 senses

push over

verb
1

To push something such that it falls.

2

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To abruptly lower the nose of an aircraft by a large angle.

  • The pilot pushed over into a dive to try to outrun the enemy fighters.
Derived terms
pushover

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