Bulldoze into Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbʊɫˌdoʊz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə

BOOL-dohz IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh

UK

bˈʊldəʊz/ /ˈɪntʊ

BULL-dohz IN-too

Definition

To force someone to do something or to enter a place by using pressure or strength, often ignoring their feelings or opinions.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and often used metaphorically to talk about pressuring people. Common with objects like 'conversation,' 'decision,' or 'room.' It can sound negative—implies ignoring others' wishes.

• Spanish: empujar a la fuerza - obligar (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): empurrar à força - obrigar (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): empurrar à força - obrigar (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 强行推进 - 强迫（比喻）
• Chinese (Traditional): 強行推進 - 強迫（比喻）
• Hindi: ज़बरदस्ती करना - मजबूर करना
• Arabic: إجبار بقوة - فرض بالقوة
• Bengali: বলপ্রয়োগে বাধ্য করা - জোর করে কিছু করা
• Russian: проталкивать силой - навязывать (переносно)
• Japanese: 強引に押し入る - 無理やりさせる（比喩）
• Vietnamese: ép buộc - xô đẩy mạnh mẽ
• Korean: 억지로 밀어붙이다 - 강제로 시키다
• Turkish: zorla kabul ettirmek - zorlamak
• Urdu: زبردستی کرنا - زبردستی مجبور کرنا
• Indonesian: memaksa masuk - memaksa (secara figuratif)

Example Sentences

Don't bulldoze into her room without knocking.

basic

He tried to bulldoze into the conversation without listening.

basic

Don't bulldoze into decisions without talking to your team.

basic

She just bulldozed into our meeting and started giving orders.

natural

Don't let him bulldoze into your plans—stand your ground.

natural

My boss likes to bulldoze into projects without much discussion.

natural