push through

To make a law, plan, or decision become accepted, despite difficulties or opposition.

• They pushed through the new law.
• The mayor pushed the plan through despite strong opposition.
• Will the government push through these reforms before the election?

How to use it: push something through (The government pushed the bill through.); push something through something (They pushed the changes through parliament.)

Similar words: force through, get passed

Common phrases: push through reforms, push through legislation

To move through a crowded or tight space using force, or force something through an opening.

• We pushed through the crowd.
• She pushed the envelope through the narrow opening.
• Can you push through to the front?

How to use it: push through something (We pushed through the crowd to reach the exit.); push something through something (Push the thread through the hole.)

Similar words: force through

Common phrases: push through crowds, push through something

To keep going despite pain or difficulty, or help someone continue through a difficult process.

• He pushed through the pain.
• We pushed through our doubts and finished the project.
• The teacher pushed her students through a difficult final term.

How to use it: push through something (She pushed through the pain to finish the race.); push someone through something (Her coach pushed her through the hardest part of training.)

Similar words: persevere, press on, work through

Opposites: give up

Common phrases: push through pain, push through difficulties

To continue with an activity or process until you reach the end.

• Let us push through and finish.
• They pushed through the remaining tasks before lunch.
• We are pushing through to the end of the project.

How to use it: push through to something (We pushed through to the final stage.)

Similar words: continue, carry on, press on

Opposites: stop

Common phrases: push through something, push through work