push forward

To keep working hard to make progress, even when it is difficult.

• We must push forward.
• The team pushed forward with its plans.
• Despite the problems, she kept pushing forward.

How to use it: push forward with something (They pushed forward with the project despite delays.)

Similar words: press ahead, forge ahead, persist

Opposites: give up

Common phrases: push forward plans, push forward together

To move yourself or something ahead by pressing or using force.

• Push the cart forward.
• She pushed forward through the crowd.
• He pushed his chair forward to reach the table.

How to use it: push something forward (He pushed the chair forward.)

Similar words: shove forward

Opposites: pull back

Common phrases: push forward slowly, push forward something

To change the date or time of an event so that it happens earlier.

• They pushed the meeting forward by two days.
• Can we push the appointment forward to this morning?
• The deadline was pushed forward from Friday to Wednesday.

How to use it: push something forward to a time/date (They pushed the meeting forward to Monday.)

Similar words: bring forward, move up

Opposites: postpone

Common phrases: push forward meetings, push forward deadlines