press forward
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forward
Meanings
Continue determinedly with something
Why “forward”? The project keeps moving forward into the next stage.
“They pressed forward with the lawsuit.”
“The campaigners pressed forward with their complaint.”
Don't confuse with
Press forward means continue determinedly with something. Press ahead means continue with something despite difficulties.
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press ahead
A contrast learners often mix up
Continue with something despite difficulties
go forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue with a plan or proposal
move forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Make progress with something
push forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Continue trying despite difficulty
take forward
Same forward pattern: progress
Progress or develop a project
press back
Same base verb: press
Push or force something or someone backward
press down
Same base verb: press
Push firmly downward on something
press on
Same base verb: press
Continue determinedly despite difficulty
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