steamroll

• Verbo que significa forçar alguém a fazer o que você quer, muitas vezes usando força ou influência; também pode significar derrotar alguém facilmente ou atropelar obstáculos e oposições.

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.

   Pressionar com força

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrowbeatbulldozecoerceforceoverpoweroverwhelmpressurerailroad

   Antônimosdeferrespectsubmitsurrenderyield

2. Proceed with great forceB2informal

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

   Avançar com força avassaladora

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbarrelbulldozechargepush forwardsteamroller

   Antônimosfalterflounderhaltstopstumblesubmityield

3. Overwhelm using great forceB2informal

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

   Esmagar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosannihilatebulldozecrushoverpoweroverwhelmrailroadroutsteamrollertrampletrounce

   Antônimoscapitulatesubmitsuccumbyield

4. Make level or flat with a steamrollerC1formaltechnical

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

   Nivelar com rolo compressor

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompactflattenlevelrollsmooth