plow ahead
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To keep going forward with something even when it's hard or there are problems in the way.
Literal meaning: For a plow to drive forward through the ground.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
(US) To continue with a plan or course of action with determination, despite opposition or difficulty.
"The company decided to plow ahead with the merger despite regulatory concerns."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
American English spelling of 'plough ahead.' Common in US news, business, and political contexts. Often used with 'with': 'plow ahead with the plan.' The image is of a plow pushing through thick soil.
Commonly used with
plans project agenda reform despite regardless
Forms
Base
plow ahead
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plows ahead
he/she/it
Past simple
plowed ahead
yesterday
Past participle
plowed ahead
have + pp
-ing form
plowing ahead
continuous
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