Press on
verb
To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult.
Despite the challenges, the team decided to press on with the project.
Often appears as...
- press on with project
- press on despite difficulties
verb
To move forward physically.
The explorers pressed on through the jungle, eager to reach their destination.
Often appears as...
- press on through jungle
- press on to destination
verb
To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult.
Despite the challenges, the team decided to press on with the project.
Often appears as...
- press on with project
- press on despite difficulties
verb
To move forward physically.
The explorers pressed on through the jungle, eager to reach their destination.
Often appears as...
- press on through jungle
- press on to destination
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Demonstrates determination and resilience in a difficult situation.
She had to press on with her studies regardless of her financial problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Against Odds
Used when continuing despite issues that make success unlikely.
They decided to press on despite all odds being against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
Highlights the act of not giving up, even when facing delays or problems.
The research team pressed on with their work, even after the initial hypothesis failed.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Demonstrates determination and resilience in a difficult situation.
She had to press on with her studies regardless of her financial problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Against Odds
Used when continuing despite issues that make success unlikely.
They decided to press on despite all odds being against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
Highlights the act of not giving up, even when facing delays or problems.
The research team pressed on with their work, even after the initial hypothesis failed.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Demonstrates determination and resilience in a difficult situation.
She had to press on with her studies regardless of her financial problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Against Odds
Used when continuing despite issues that make success unlikely.
They decided to press on despite all odds being against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence
Highlights the act of not giving up, even when facing delays or problems.
The research team pressed on with their work, even after the initial hypothesis failed.
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