To continue moving forward or making progress, especially despite difficulty or tiredness.
To keep going even when things are hard or you feel like stopping.
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
To continue a journey or task despite tiredness or obstacles.
"The hikers were exhausted, but they decided to push on and reach the summit before dark."
We shall go on to the end... we shall never surrender.
— Winston Churchill, speech to the House of Commons, June 4, 1940 (paraphrase of the 'push on' spirit; direct use of the PV in the speech is not confirmed — treat as illustrative)
To move forward physically through a crowd or space.
"They pushed on through the dense jungle, machetes in hand."
To push so as to move something onward.
To keep going even when things are hard or you feel like stopping.
Often used in contexts of travel, work, or overcoming adversity. Has a slightly encouraging or determined tone. Common in both British and American English.
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