steamroll

• Глагол, означающий заставить кого-то делать то, что вы хотите, или легко победить кого-то, часто используя силу или влияние.

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.

   Продавить силой

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrowbeatbulldozecoerceforceoverpoweroverwhelmpressurerailroad

   Antonymsdeferrespectsubmitsurrenderyield

2. Proceed with great forceB2informal

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

   Продвигаться с огромной силой

   • 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.

   Synonymsbarrelbulldozechargepush forwardsteamroller

   Antonymsfalterflounderhaltstopstumblesubmityield

3. Overwhelm using great forceB2informal

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

   Сокрушить

   • 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.

   Synonymsannihilatebulldozecrushoverpoweroverwhelmrailroadroutsteamrollertrampletrounce

   Antonymscapitulatesubmitsuccumbyield

4. Make level or flat with a steamrollerC1formaltechnical

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

   Укатать паровым катком

   • 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.

   Synonymscompactflattenlevelrollsmooth