push the envelope

English - Turkish

Definition of push the envelope in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) Kendini aşmak, sınırlarını zorlamak

English - English

Definition of push the envelope in English English dictionary

to go beyond established limits; to pioneer

They pushed the envelope on pricing derivatives.

Approach or extend the limits of what is possible. [orig. aviation sl., relating to graphs of aerodynamic performance

(deyim) Challenge yourself, innovate, take risks, think outside the box

Hyphenation

push the en·ve·lope

Turkish pronunciation

pûş dhi envılōp

Synonyms

be the point man, blaze the trail, forge ahead, front, pioneer

Pronunciation

/ˈpo͝osʜ ᴛʜē ˈenvəˌlōp/ /ˈpʊʃ ðiː ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/

Etymology

() From the boundary line on a graph of an aircraft's capabilities, especially those of height and speed.