plow over
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To knock something over by hitting it hard while moving, like a big machine would
Literal meaning: To drive a plow over something, flattening it into the ground
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To knock something or someone down by moving into or over it with great force
"The runaway tractor plowed over the wooden fence at the edge of the field."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To overwhelm or defeat opposition without difficulty or consideration
"The dominant team plowed over every rival in the tournament without losing a single game."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used in descriptions of vehicles, bulldozers, or powerful forces destroying obstacles. Can be used figuratively for when a person or organization crushes opposition without care. More common in American English.
Commonly used with
fence barrier crops competition opponent obstacle
Forms
Base
plow over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plows over
he/she/it
Past simple
plowed over
yesterday
Past participle
plowed over
have + pp
-ing form
plowing over
continuous
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