Propulsion (noun)

The action or process of driving or pushing forward.

Origin:

From the latin propellere, meaning 'to drive forward' or 'to push'.

Examples:

1. The propulsion system of the spacecraft was crucial for the successful mission.
2. The propulsion provided by the engines was not sufficient for the airplane to take off.
3. The propulsion of the vehicle was powered by electricity rather than gasoline.
4. The propulsion provided by the athlete's legs was enough to win the race.
5. The propulsion of the water in the river was strong enough to generate electricity.