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push on

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to resume one's course; carry on one's way steadily; press on

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Idioms and Phrases

Also, press on . Continue or proceed along one's way, as in The path was barely visible, but we pushed on , or It's time to push on to the next item on the agenda . [Early 1700s]

push something on someone . Thrust something on someone for acceptance or attention, as in She's always pushing second helpings on her guests . [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

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"Normally, the SHG signal forms a six-pointed 'flower' shape that mirrors the crystal's symmetry. But when light pushes on the atoms, this symmetry breaks -- the petals of the pattern shrink unevenly."

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As the notes of the regimental march Blue Bonnets Over the Border played out, the soldiers rallied and pushed on with the attack against the enemy.

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A government source said "they recognise they need to do more outreach" with Welsh MPs and there is more pushing on Welsh issues at cabinet.

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Mr Barton replied: "This is a state prosecution I believe for whatever their agendas are in pushing on people."

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When my parents run lines with me, they push on intention—delivering dialogue with authenticity.

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