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chug along

UK
/tʃʌg əˈlɒŋ/
US
/tʃʌg əˈlɔŋ/

Translations

chug alongverb
chugged along
Past Simple
chugged along
Past Participle
chugging along
Gerund
UK
/tʃʌg əˈlɒŋ/
US
/tʃʌg əˈlɔŋ/
cahoterSe dit d’un véhicule, surtout un train, qui avance lentement avec un bruit régulier.
The old train chugged along the tracks, making its way through the countryside.
Le vieux train cahotait sur les rails, traversant la campagne.
progresserS’emploie au figuré pour une progression lente mais régulière, malgré les difficultés.
Despite the challenges, the project continued to chug along towards completion.
Malgré les difficultés, le projet a continué à progresser vers son achèvement.
Synonyms
trudge along
plod along
move steadily
progress slowly
drudge along

Definitions

chug alongverb
To move forward slowly and steadily, often with a rhythmic sound.
The old train chugged along the tracks, making its way through the countryside.
To continue to make progress at a steady pace, despite difficulties.
Despite the challenges, the project continued to chug along towards completion.
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