Pronunciation: /prɛs ɒn/
noun a machine or device used to apply pressure
A1 I like to press on the button to start the machine.
A2 She felt the need to press on with her studies despite feeling tired.
B1 The team decided to press on with the project despite facing challenges.
B2 The CEO's decision to press on with the merger was met with mixed reactions.
C1 The author's determination to press on with writing the novel paid off in the end.
C2 Despite the setbacks, the climbers chose to press on and reach the summit.
verb to continue moving forward or making progress despite difficulties
A1 I press on the button to start the machine.
A2 She pressed on with her studies despite feeling tired.
B1 The team decided to press on with the project despite facing challenges.
B2 Despite the setbacks, they pressed on and eventually reached their goal.
C1 In order to succeed, you must press on even when things get tough.
C2 The marathon runner pressed on through the pain to cross the finish line.
formal In order to reach our goals, we must press on despite any obstacles in our way.
informal I know it's tough, but we just have to press on and keep moving forward.
slang Don't give up now, we just need to press on and push through.
figurative Life may be challenging at times, but we must press on and continue our journey.
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