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thrust forward

[/θrʌst ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb (phrasal verb)
impulsionar para frente; avançar rapidamente
1. To push or drive something/someone forward with force or momentum
The rocket was thrust forward by powerful engines.
O foguete foi impulsionado para frente por motores poderosos.
2. To advance quickly or suddenly in a career, position, or situation
The scandal thrust him forward into the media spotlight.
O escândalo o impulsionou para os holofotes da mídia.
3. To propel oneself forward with force or determination
She thrust forward through the crowd to reach the stage.
Ela avançou pela multidão para chegar ao palco.
Synonyms
push forwarddrive forwardpropel forwardsurge forwardadvance rapidly
Antonyms
pull backretreathold backmove backwarddraw back

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulsionar para frente; avançar rapidamente
most commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
empurrar para frente; arremeter
slight preference for 'empurrar' in casual speech
Portugal
impelir para a frente; avançar com força
formal usage; 'impelir' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

thrust one's way forward - abrir caminho à força
be thrust forward - ser catapultado para a frente
thrust forward with determination - avançar com determinação
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