| 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.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb push
push forward
to continue moving forward despite difficulties