To push in (informal) is to rudely move in front of other people in a queue instead of waiting in line.
Example of use:
In the UK people get very annoyed if others push in at the bus stop or in a shop.
infinitive – push in
present simple – push in and pushes in
-ing form – pushing in
past simple – pushed in
past participle – pushed in
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