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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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When pushed on why he had not just tried to pick up the phone or form a relationship, President Lula said: "I never tried that call because he never wanted to have a conversation."

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Florida's new policy push on vaccines follows Kennedy's continuing efforts to change US regulations and recommendations.

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Now, under the ownership of The Friedkin Group, they have been able to invest in the squad to push on and Vignola looks the pick of the bunch.

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Now, they have more depth and quality to push on.

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“It makes you feel your butt, it makes you feel your core, it makes you feel like you can push on the ground and do a lot of really good things.”

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