press on

phrasal verb

pressed on; pressing on; presses on

1

: to continue moving forward in a forceful or steady way

The troops pressed on in spite of the snow.

2

: to continue to do something especially in a determined way

Now that we have answered that question, let's press on.

Examples of press on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the past five years, Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) has invested heavily in its American relationships, strategically increasing the number of US buyers and press on its hospitality program, to foster US retail growth for its brands and tap into rising demand. —Andrea Bossi, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026

Infantino was also pressed on the calls for countries to boycott this year’s World Cup due to concerns relating to Trump’s rhetoric around invading Greenland and his domestic immigration policies. —Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026

The audience applauded pluralism; Newsom pressed on. —Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026

Much of American media and press on this side of the Fox News darkness does not dare to call out a fascist. —Aleksandar Hemon, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for press on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon