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to plough through
[phrase form: plough]
01
to work on something with determination, especially when it is long or challenging
Examples
I 've got a 500-page book to plough through before the exam next week.
He ploughed through all his assignments in one night.
02
to forcefully make one's way through something, especially when facing resistance or difficulty
Examples
The rugby player ploughed through the opposing team's defenses.
The tank ploughed through the barricades with ease.
03
to consume a large amount of something, especially food, quickly
Examples
He ploughed through the entire pizza by himself.
They ploughed through the snacks during the movie marathon.
04
(of a vehicle or aircraft) to move uncontrollably and forcefully through something
Examples
The truck lost its brakes and ploughed through the busy market.
The small boat ploughed through the waves, barely staying afloat.
