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to press on
[phrase form: press]
01
to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions
Intransitive
Example
When the path became difficult, she encouraged her team to press on.
The explorers were tired, but they chose to press on through the dense forest.
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
Example
When the initial experiment failed, the scientists pressed on, believing in their hypothesis.
Though he was exhausted, he pressed on with his studies to prepare for the final exam.
They faced many challenges in the startup phase, but they pressed on, driven by their vision.
03
to press down or upon something
Transitive: to press on sth
Example
When the path became difficult, she encouraged her team to press on.
The explorers were tired, but they chose to press on through the dense forest.
Despite the storm, they decided to press on with their journey.
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