| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
push through [pʊʃ θruː] | to continue doing something despite difficulties |
Other meanings
- to cause a law, plan, or proposal to be officially accepted or completed despite opposition
- to physically move through a crowd or obstacle by pushing
- to force something to happen quickly
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "push through"
- She managed to push through her fatigue and finish the race.
- The government is trying to push through the new law.
- He had to push through the crowd to reach the stage.
- They are working hard to push the deal through before the deadline.
Features of Using "push through"
- can be both literal (physical movement) and figurative (effort, persistence, forcing a result).
- in political or business contexts, often used about making laws, decisions, or deals happen despite resistance.
- separability: when there is a direct object (like push the deal through), the object can be placed between push and through.