press on

Speech parts

1. press on - Noun

2. press on - Verb

Meaning

continue moving forward

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Alternative names

press-on

Synonyms

push on plough on press ahead speed continue advance progress proceed persist endure hurry hasten come on persevere impel

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Antonyms

dally tarry dawdle stop decline decrease

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Hypernyms

advance progress go on move on pass on march on

Examples

82nd Airborne zone Grave proved to be well defended and German forces continued to press on the 82nd deployed on the Groesbeek heights to the east of Nijmegen. Source: Internet

And the Treasury has confirmed that it intends to press on with the reforms. Source: Internet

A gag order was imposed during the trial, prohibiting attorneys on either side from commenting to the press on the evidence, proceedings, or opinions regarding the trial proceedings. Source: Internet

All of this occurs very quickly and the combination of distorted vocals, techno beats and a variety of pitches can press on the ears. Source: Internet

Although Tammy had a tough time qualifying for bariatric surgery, she continued to press on and made some encouraging changes of her own. Source: Internet

All measures envisaged for situations of this sort would be taken, said Mudumane, "and there is nothing to be debated with the press on this matter. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

press of sail press office press officer press on into press on someone press on with