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push through

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To force (legislation) to be passed.
    figuratively, transitive
  2. To overcome (pain, discomfort, etc.) by force or willpower.
    figuratively, intransitive
  3. To continue or proceed.
    Philippines, especially, figuratively, transitive
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, through.

Equivalents

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Examples

“The corridor was so packed with people that I had to push⟳ through.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

push together push under push up push up against push up daisies push up on

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