press forward
prɛs ˈfɔːrwərd
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Definition of press forward - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
perseverancemove ahead with determination despite challenges
  • Despite the setbacks, she pressed forward with her studies.
advance forge ahead proceed
2.
advocateemphasize or promote something vigorously
  • The committee decided to press forward with their agenda.
advocate promote
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Expressions with press

press downv.
apply pressure to flatten or secure
Press down the dough with your hands.
press onv.
continue moving forward in a journey
They pressed on through the dense forest.
press outv.
extract liquid or substance by squeezing or pressing
She used a cloth to press out the juice from the berries.
press aheadv.
continue with determination despite difficulties
Despite the setbacks, they decided to press ahead with the project.
any press is good pressexp.
being mentioned in media, even if negative, brings publicity
Any press is good press when promoting a new movie.
get a bad pressv.
receive negative attention or criticism from the media
The company got a bad press after the scandal.

Expressions with forward

put forwardv.
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting.
pay forwardv.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
future forwardadj.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
move the ball forwardv.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
one step forward, two steps backexp.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
put one's best foot forwardexp.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.
move the needle forwardv.
cause a significant change or impact
Her speech moved the needle forward on the issue of climate change.
the car nosed forwardexp.
advance a vehicle carefully or cautiously ahead
The car nosed forward to avoid hitting the barrier.
one step forward, two steps backwardexp.
making progress but facing more setbacks
Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.
pay it forwardv.
repay kindness to others instead of the original benefactor
After receiving help, he chose to pay it forward to others in need.

Terms related to press forward

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
pressingpressinglypressurepressurizechallengecontinuedeterminationendeavorperseverepersistprogressstrive

Examples of press forward in a sentence

  • The team pressed forward, undeterred by the harsh weather conditions.
  • They decided to press forward with the new policy.
  • She continued to press forward despite the challenges.

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  1. French:poursuivre, faire avancer, ...
  2. German:vorankommen, vorantreiben, ...
  3. Italian:andare avanti, promuovere, ...
  4. Spanish:seguir adelante, impulsar, ...
  5. Portuguese:avançar, promover, ...
  6. Chinese:坚持不懈, 推进, ...
  7. Japanese:続ける, 強調する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَضَى قُدُماً, دافَعَ عن, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְקַדֵּם בְּנַחֲשׁוּת, לְקַדֵּם בְּמֶרֶץ, ...
  10. Russian:двигаться вперед, настаивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рухатися вперед, просувати, ...
  12. Hindi:डटे रहकर आगे बढ़ना, आगे बढ़ाना, ...

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