press forward

[/pres ˈfɔrwərd/]

verb (phrasal)

prosseguir, avançar, continuar adiante

1. To continue moving forward with determination despite difficulties or obstacles

Despite the challenges, the team decided to press forward with the project.

Apesar dos desafios, a equipe decidiu prosseguir com o projeto.

2. To pursue or advance with vigor and persistence toward a goal

We must press forward to meet our deadline.

Devemos avançar para cumprir nosso prazo.

3. To move ahead physically or in a direction

The soldiers pressed forward into enemy territory.

Os soldados avançaram em território inimigo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

prosseguir, avançar, continuar

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ir adiante, seguir em frente

Colloquial variant

São Paulo

prosseguir, avançar com determinação

More formal business usage

Portugal

prosseguir, avançar, levar adiante

Slightly more formal tone than Brazilian Portuguese

push the envelope

forge ahead

full steam ahead

keep the ball rolling

move the needle

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