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

The tumor was wrapped around my colon and uterus, attached to my kidney, and pressing on my stomach and liver. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025

When pressed on this point, Akkaraju reverts to an extended metaphor. —Zoë Schiffer, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025

But when pressed on where these people would go, the Trump administration suggested existing shelters or jail. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025

In addition to banking on inviting celebrities and the intrinsic attractiveness of Lake Como as a luxury destination, the club’s new management also pressed on key partnerships and collaborations with the fashion industry in its brand building. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 July 2025

Rhymes for press on

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