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progress forcibly
[ˈprɑːɡres ˈfɔːrsəbli]
verb phrase
avançar à força
1.
to move forward or advance using force or aggressive means; to push ahead despite resistance
The troops progressed forcibly through the enemy territory.
As tropas avançaram à força pelo território inimigo.
2.
to make progress in a situation by using compulsion or determination
She progressed forcibly in her negotiations despite opposition.
Ela avançou à força nas suas negociações apesar da oposição.
NYC Slang
muscle through, strong-arm one's way
Synonyms
forge ahead
push forward
advance forcefully
drive through
penetrate
bulldoze
Antonyms
retreat
withdraw
yield
surrender
back down
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
avançar à força
common expression for forcible advancement
São Paulo
ir à força
colloquial variant
Portugal
progredir à força
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
force one's way
bull through
push through
break through resistance
force the issue
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