bulldoze

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A verb used to indicate the act of clearing, leveling, or demolishing an area using a bulldozer, or to force one's way through an obstacle or opposition.

1. Flatten or clear with a bulldozerB2formal

   To level, clear, or demolish an area using a bulldozer or similar heavy machinery.

   Mit dem Bulldozer planieren

   • The construction company bulldozed the old warehouse to make room for a new building.
   • They had to bulldoze the entire forest to build the highway.
   • The crew bulldozed the debris after the earthquake.

   Synonymecleardemolishflattengradelevelraze

2. Force or push throughC1informal

   To use force or intimidation to achieve something, often ignoring opposition.

   Durchsetzen mit Gewalt

   • The politician bulldozed his proposal through the committee.
   • She bulldozed her way to the front of the line.
   • He tried to bulldoze the team into accepting his plan.

   Synonymeoverriderailroadsteamrollsteamrollertrample

   Antonymeconcederespectsubmitsurrenderyield