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steamroll

steam·roll

UK/ˈstiːmˌɹoʊl/ uncommon

verb

1.

bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure

  • “The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat”
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2.

proceed with great force

  • “The new teacher tends to steamroller”
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3.

overwhelm by using great force

  • “steamroller the opposition”
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4.

make level or flat with a steamroller

  • “steamroll the roads”
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Origin

From steam + roll.

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