steamroll

• Jemanden dazu zwingen, zu tun, was man will, oder jemanden leicht besiegen, oft mit Gewalt oder Einfluss.

A verb meaning to force someone to do what you want, or to defeat someone easily, often by using power or influence.

1. Overwhelm by force or pressureB2informal

   To force someone into a particular state or action by using overwhelming power, authority, or persistence.

   Mit aller Macht durchsetzen

   • The lobbyists tried to steamroll the bill through Congress.
   • She felt steamrolled into accepting the job offer.
   • The manager steamrolled the team into agreeing with his plan.

   Synonymebrowbeatbulldozecoerceforceoverpoweroverwhelmpressurerailroad

   Antonymedeferrespectsubmitsurrenderyield

2. Proceed with great forceB2informal

   To move forward or advance with unstoppable power and determination, often ignoring obstacles or opposition.

   Mit großer Wucht vorangehen

   • The company steamrolled ahead with its expansion plans despite the protests.
   • He steamrolled through the competition to win the championship.
   • The project steamrolled forward, leaving no time for revisions.

   Synonymebarrelbulldozechargepush forwardsteamroller

   Antonymefalterflounderhaltstopstumblesubmityield

3. Overwhelm using great forceB2informal

   To defeat or dominate someone or something completely by using superior strength, numbers, or influence.

   Überrollen

   • The team steamrolled their opponents with a score of 5-0.
   • The new policy steamrolled all previous regulations.
   • The army steamrolled the enemy defenses in a matter of hours.

   Synonymeannihilatebulldozecrushoverpoweroverwhelmrailroadroutsteamrollertrampletrounce

   Antonymecapitulatesubmitsuccumbyield

4. Make level or flat with a steamrollerC1formaltechnical

   To physically flatten or smooth a surface using a steamroller, typically for road construction or paving.

   Mit der Dampfwalze platt walzen

   • The construction crew steamrolled the asphalt to create a smooth road.
   • They steamrolled the gravel to prepare the foundation.
   • The workers steamrolled the ground before laying the pavement.

   Synonymecompactflattenlevelrollsmooth