push forward

Keep on going

Push forward means to continue advancing despite obstacles or resistance.

You push forward with a plan, a project, or through difficult circumstances: We decided to push forward with the renovation despite the delays.

It implies determined progress when stopping or retreating would be easier.

Military forces push forward toward objectives; individuals push forward through grief or hardship.

Related

surge · forge ahead · rush · persevere · carry on · grit · thrust · full steam ahead · trailblaze · spearhead · plow ahead · gain ground · progress · shove · persist · pioneer · charge ahead · hasten

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Opposites
directional movement

push forwardpull back

To retreat or disengage

retreat · fall back · withdraw · back away · step back

progress and momentum

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Enclosed compartment or delay

hold back · regress · halt · stop · stagnate

assertiveness and initiative

push forwardhold back

Prevent forward movement

hesitate · hang back · balk · shy away · vacillate

Family

push, forward, pushed, pushing, pushy, forwards, pushes, forwarded, pusher

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G