press on

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

However, when an analyst pressed on Firefly getting a launch in 2027, Kim did not offer a direct answer. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026

Most early signs happen when a growing tumor presses on the urinary tract. — CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

The couple stayed out of the fray when pressed on some of the biggest issues in MLB and the Premier League. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Depending on what’s pressing on the nerve, a surgeon can remove the piece of herniated disc causing the problem or create more room for the nerves. — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for press on

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