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pressed on

UK
/prɛst ɒn/
US
/prɛst ɑn/
press onverb

pressed on

Past Simple

pressed on
Past Simple
pressed on
Past Participle
pressing on
Gerund
UK
/prɛs ɒn/
US
/prɛs ɑn/
Translations
continuerSe dit surtout pour marquer la persévérance malgré les difficultés.
Despite the setbacks, the team decided to press on with the project.
Malgré les revers, l’équipe a décidé de continuer le projet.
appuyer surPour l’idée d’exercer une pression physique sur quelque chose.
He pressed on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Il a appuyé sur la plaie pour arrêter le saignement.
Additional translations
poursuivreEmploi plus soutenu ou plus formel que « continuer ».
Definitions
To continue doing something in a determined way despite difficulties.
Despite the setbacks, the team decided to press on with the project.
To apply pressure to something.
He pressed on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Synonyms
carry on
continue
persevere
keep going
forge ahead
persist
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