pushing forward
Moving ahead persistently
Pushing forward describes continued movement or progress despite obstacles or resistance.
When you push forward with a plan or project, you advance it with determination, often through difficulty: We're pushing forward with the expansion despite budget concerns.
The phrase applies to both physical movement—troops pushing forward through enemy lines—and abstract efforts like careers, negotiations, or personal goals.
It implies sustained effort and refusal to stall or retreat.
- go aheadPermission to begin
- proceedMove forward, continue
- advanceMove or progress forward
- keep goingMaintain forward progress
- progressMovement toward improvement
drive · promote · breakthrough · break through · forge · press on · tenacity · perseverance · trailblazing · propel · resolve · never give up · strive · undaunted · grit · determination · full steam ahead · onward and upward
- progressprogress, in progress, promotion, raise, making progress
- achievementaccomplished, accomplishing, achieved, achievement, accomplishment
- initiativetake action, taking initiative, go for it, initiating, take the lead
- Taking Initiativeinitiative, taking charge, first move, taking action, proactive
- taking leapsrisking, daring, gambling, taking chances, taking risks
pushing forwardpulling back
Moving rearward or retracting
retreating · falling back · withdrawing · reversing · backing up
pushing forwardstalling
Intentional delay tactics
holding back · stagnating · standing still · treading water · losing ground
pushing forwardgiving up
Choosing to stop trying
surrendering · quitting · abandoning · capitulating · throwing in the towel
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