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nudge

verb

/nʌdʒ/

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

give a nudge

poke, push, prod, tap, prompt

ignore, neglect

nudge someone, gentle nudge, give a nudge, nudge forward

To divide different tasks or thoughts into separate sections.

To make less severe, serious, or painful.

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

To decide firmly on a course of action; to settle or solve a problem.