march on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To continue or keep on.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
This process has marched on no matter how we try to stop it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To protest (a place or institution).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To invade or attack (a place); to move towards a place in preparation for an attack.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “march on” mean?
To continue or keep on.
Is “march on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.