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Bulldozed: meaning, definitions and examples

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bulldozed

 

[ ˈbʊl.doʊzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving earth

To bulldoze means to clear a path or surface by using a bulldozer, often involving the removal of obstacles or earth. It can also refer to forcefully pushing someone to act or decide, typically in a coercive manner. This term is commonly used in construction and civil engineering.

Synonyms

clear, demolish, flatten

Examples of usage

  • They bulldozed the old building to make way for a new shopping center.
  • The government bulldozed its way through the legislation.
  • After heavy rains, the team bulldozed the mudslide off the road.

Translations

Translations of the word "bulldozed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bulldozed

🇮🇳 बुलडोज़ किया गया

🇩🇪 niedergemäht

🇮🇩 dihancurkan

🇺🇦 знищений

🇵🇱 zniszczony

🇯🇵 ブルドーザーで押しつぶされた

🇫🇷 boulonné

🇪🇸 destruido

🇹🇷 buldozerle ezildi

🇰🇷 불도저로 밀린

🇸🇦 مدمر

🇨🇿 srovnaný

🇸🇰 zničený

🇨🇳 被推土机夷平

🇸🇮 porušen

🇮🇸 buldóseraður

🇰🇿 бульдозермен жойылған

🇬🇪 ბულდოზერით გაგდებული

🇦🇿 buldozerlə dağıdılmış

🇲🇽 destruido

Etymology

The term 'bulldoze' originated from the early 20th century, specifically around the 1930s in the United States. It is derived from the word 'bulldozer', which has its roots in the combination of 'bull', likely referring to the strength or force involved, and 'dozer', derived from the act of pushing or moving earth. Over time, 'bulldoze' has evolved to encompass not only the physical act of moving earth but also metaphorically to describe intense persuasion or coercion in various contexts. The term has been prevalent in both construction and political discourse, emphasizing the forcefulness inherent in its usage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,578 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.