Bulldoze Meaning in English
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Definition
To knock down or clear away something using a bulldozer; also, to forcefully push through ideas or actions without considering other opinions.
Usage & Nuances
'Bulldoze' is partly literal (using a bulldozer machine) and often metaphorical (pushing ideas or people forcefully). In figurative use, it can sound negative—someone who 'bulldozes' ignores others' feelings or opinions. Common collocations: 'bulldoze a building', 'bulldoze your way through', 'bulldoze over objections'.
Example Sentences
The workers will bulldoze the old house tomorrow.
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They had to bulldoze trees to build the new road.
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Don’t bulldoze your friends when you disagree.
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City hall decided to bulldoze the old shopping center last month.
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He tried to bulldoze his ideas through the meeting, but no one agreed.
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Sometimes you can't just bulldoze your way through problems—you have to listen.
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