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push forward

[/pʊʃ ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb (phrasal verb)
avançar, prosseguir, impulsionar para frente
1. To move forward with determination or force; to make progress despite difficulties
We must push forward with our plans despite the obstacles.
Devemos avançar com nossos planos apesar dos obstáculos.
2. To encourage someone to continue or persist in an effort
The coach pushed forward his struggling team to victory.
O técnico impulsionou seu time em dificuldades para a vitória.
3. To advance in a forward direction, especially militarily
The troops pushed forward through enemy territory.
As tropas avançaram pelo território inimigo.
NYC Slang
keep it moving, keep pushing, stay hungry
Synonyms
advanceproceedprogressmove forwardforge aheadpress oncontinue
Antonyms
retreatwithdrawback downhaltstoppull back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar, prosseguir
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
seguir em frente
Colloquial variant meaning to move forward
São Paulo
ir para frente
Informal usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
avançar, prosseguir
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the envelope
forge ahead
press on
make headway
move mountains
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