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Region: US | Usage example: Their design pushes the envelope in accessibility.

Push the envelope

Meaning

Challenge limits or experiment beyond norms.

Usage

Often used in innovation or creative work.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Aviation term for testing aerodynamic limits.

Popularized in aerospace reports in the 1960s; adopted by tech/creativity narratives.