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march forward

[/mɑːrtʃ ˈfɔːrwərd/]
verb (phrasal)
avançar, prosseguir, marchar para frente
1. To move forward in a determined or purposeful manner, literally or figuratively
The army will march forward at dawn.
O exército marchará para frente ao amanhecer.
2. To continue progressing despite obstacles or difficulties
We must march forward with our plans despite the setbacks.
Devemos prosseguir com nossos planos apesar dos contratempos.
3. To move ahead in time or progress
Technology marches forward every day.
A tecnologia avança todos os dias.
NYC Slang
keep it moving, keep pushing forward
Synonyms
advanceproceedprogressforge aheadmove forwardpush forward
Antonyms
retreatwithdrawgo backbackpedalfall back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar, marchar para frente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ir para frente, prosseguir
Colloquial usage preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
avançar, seguir adiante
Business and formal contexts often use 'avançar'
Portugal
avançar, prosseguir, marchar para a frente
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'avançar' is most standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

forge ahead
soldier on
press on
push the envelope
move the needle
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