English / phrasal verb
press on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To continue moving forward or proceeding determinedly despite hardships or bad weather
In context
01
Despite the stormy forecast, we decided to press on with our planned road trip.
02
We were exhausted after hours of packing, but we had to press on to reach the terminal before dawn.
Synonyms
Forge ahead,push ahead,persevere
Antonyms
Give up,halt,retreat
Collocations
Press on with the journey,press on despite difficulties,press on regardless