Definition

Verb: 1. To move forward forcefully or assertively: This verb describes the action of advancing, often through a crowd or against resistance, by pushing or with determined effort. It implies a direct, sometimes aggressive, manner of proceeding.

Usage

This verb is used to describe physical movement where a person or thing moves ahead by exerting force. It often carries a connotation of determination, urgency, or a lack of regard for obstacles or others in the way. * Despite the dense crowd, he managed to thrust ahead to reach the front of the stage. * The company continues to thrust ahead with its ambitious expansion plans despite market uncertainties.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily physical, "thrust ahead" can be used figuratively to describe making rapid progress in non-physical domains like business, technology, or one's career.
  • The startup thrust ahead of its competitors by securing a major investment.

Variants and Related Words

• Thrust (verb): To push suddenly or violently. (e.g., )
• Push ahead (phrasal verb): A close synonym meaning to continue making progress, especially with effort. (e.g., )
• Barge (verb): To move forcefully or roughly. (e.g., )
• Plunge ahead (phrasal verb): To begin or continue something suddenly and energetically, often without much thought. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Push forward
• Forge ahead
• Press on
• Advance forcefully
• Shove forward

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Thrust forward: Similar to "thrust ahead," emphasizing the forward direction of the push.
  • She thrust her hand forward to greet him.
• Thrust upon: To force something (e.g., a responsibility, opinion) onto someone.
  • The leadership role was thrust upon her unexpectedly.

Related Idioms

• To elbow one's way: To push forward using one's elbows, implying a determined and sometimes rude effort to get through.
  • He elbowed his way to the bar to order a drink.
• To make headway: To make progress, especially when it is difficult. This is less forceful than "thrust ahead."
  • The rescue team is slowly making headway through the debris.

Verb

1. push one's way
   • she barged into the meeting room