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propel forward

[prəˈpɛl ˈfɔrwərd]
verb phrase
impulsionar para frente
1. to push or drive something forward with force
The rocket engines propel forward with tremendous power.
Os motores do foguete impulsionam para frente com poder tremendo.
2. to advance or move a person, project, or cause forward
Her determination propelled forward her career in science.
Sua determinação impulsionou sua carreira em ciência para frente.
3. to cause progress or momentum
New innovations propel forward the technology industry.
Novas inovações impulsionam a indústria de tecnologia para frente.
NYC Slang
push it forward; get things moving
Synonyms
drive forwardpush aheadadvanceacceleratethrust forwardcatapult
Antonyms
hold backhinderimpedeslow downretreatwithdraw

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulsionar para frente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
propelir para frente
More formal or technical usage
Portugal
impelir para a frente
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

propel someone to success
propel forward momentum
propel an agenda forward
what propels you forward
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