: relating to or being an arrangement of two electronic circuit elements (such as transistors) such that an alternating input causes them to send current through a load alternately
a push-pull circuit
push-pull noun

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of push-pull was in 1920

Dictionary Entries Near push-pull

Cite this Entry

“Push-pull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push-pull. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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