Phrase guide

plow ahead

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To continue doing something difficult; to continue without regard for resistance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Buster plowed ahead with the laptop rollout, ignoring the protests of the workers who had only ever used desktop PC's.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: press ahead, press on

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

proceed (with a plan of action)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He went ahead with the project

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: go ahead

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: act, move

History

Etymology

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