Press on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PRESS-ahn
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɒn
press-ON
Definition
To keep going with determination, especially when something is difficult or there are problems.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and motivational; often used to encourage persistence despite difficulties. Commonly appears in phrases like 'press on with your work'. Not about physically pressing but about continuing effort.
Spanish: seguir adelante - continuarPortuguese (BR): continuar - seguir em frentePortuguese (PT): continuar - seguir em frenteChinese (Simplified): 坚持下去 - 继续前进Chinese (Traditional): 堅持下去 - 繼續前進Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - जारी रखनाArabic: المتابعة - الاستمرارBengali: অবিরাম এগিয়ে চলা - চালিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: продолжать - идти вперёдJapanese: 頑張り続ける - 前進し続けるVietnamese: tiếp tục cố gắng - kiên trì tiến lênKorean: 계속하다 - 밀고 나가다Turkish: devam etmek - yılmadan sürdürmekUrdu: آگے بڑھنا - ہمت نہ ہارناIndonesian: terus maju - tetap melanjutkan
Example Sentences
Even though it was raining, they decided to press on with the hike.
basic
He told us to press on until we finished the job.
basic
You must press on if you want to succeed.
basic
It got tough in the middle, but we just had to press on and finish the project.
natural
Sometimes, you need to take a break before you press on.
natural
Everyone was tired, but the coach encouraged us to press on.
natural