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to press on
[phrase form: press]
01
to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
press
Present tense
press on
3rd person singular
presses on
Present participle
pressing on
Past simple
pressed on
Past participle
pressed on
Examples
Despite the storm, they decided to press on with their journey.
02
to persist or continue with a task or activity in a determined manner
Intransitive
Examples
Despite facing criticism, she decided to press on with her innovative ideas.
03
to press down or upon something
Transitive: to press on sth
Examples
Please press the sticker on firmly so it adheres to the surface.
