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steamrolled

UK
/ˈstiːm.rəʊld/
US
/ˈstim.roʊld/

Translations

steamrollverb

steamrolled

Past Simple

steamrolled
Past Simple
steamrolled
Past Participle
steamrolling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstiːm.rəʊl/
US
/ˈstim.roʊl/
écraserAu sens figuré, pour vaincre ou dominer très nettement.
The team steamrolled their opponents in the championship game, winning by a large margin.
L’équipe a écrasé ses adversaires lors du match de championnat, en gagnant largement.
aplatirAu sens littéral, avec un rouleau compresseur.
The construction crew steamrolled the old pavement to prepare for the new road.
L’équipe de construction a aplati l’ancien revêtement pour préparer la nouvelle route.
faire passer en forceSe dit d’une mesure, d’un projet ou d’une décision imposée malgré l’opposition.
The new policy was steamrolled through the committee despite significant objections.
La nouvelle politique a été faite passer en force au sein du comité malgré des objections importantes.
Synonyms
overpower
crush
defeat
trample
bulldoze
overwhelm

Definitions

steamrollverb
To crush or flatten with a steamroller.
The construction crew steamrolled the old pavement to prepare for the new road.
To proceed with overwhelming force or power, often disregarding opposition.
The new policy was steamrolled through the committee despite significant objections.
To defeat or overcome decisively.
The team steamrolled their opponents in the championship game, winning by a large margin.
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