plow ahead

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

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).

Common questions

What does “plow ahead” mean?

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

Is “plow ahead” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.