push on

Definitions

1. 1

   To persist, persevere.

   • The rider, to whom the paths of these wilds seemed intimately known, pushed on at a rapid pace, managing, with much dexterity, to chuse the safest route, […]
   • The object of the builders was to push on to Uganda as quickly as possible; one result was that Kenya was "discovered" on the way.
2. 2

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see push, on.

   • Push on the door if it doesn't open automatically.

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