Steamrolling: meaning, definitions and examples

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steamrolling

 

[ หˆstiหmroสŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

forceful action

To steamroll means to overwhelm or defeat someone or something through relentless force or pressure. It often implies using one's power or influence to achieve an objective without regard for opposition.

Synonyms

crush, overpower, overwhelm, subdue.

Examples of usage

  • The team steamrolled their opponents in the finals.
  • He tends to steamroll through discussions, not letting anyone else speak.
  • The new policy was steamrolled through Congress without much debate.
Context #2 | Noun

intense pressure

Steamrolling can also refer to the act of applying intense pressure or force to achieve a goal, often disregarding dissent or opposition. It suggests a one-sided approach that leaves little room for negotiation.

Synonyms

coercion, domination, intimidation.

Examples of usage

  • The steamrolling of smaller businesses can hurt the local economy.
  • Her steamrolling tactics in the meeting caused frustration among her colleagues.
  • The steamrolling nature of the campaign left little space for alternative views.

Translations

Translations of the word "steamrolling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destruiรงรฃo completa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคกเคผเค• เคชเคฐ เค•เฅเคšเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberrollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะธั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zniszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝขใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rouler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrollar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์‚ฌ์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ejรญลพdฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prejsลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ขพๅŽ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevaliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ velta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ะตะฑั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ylษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atropellar

Etymology

The term 'steamroll' originated from the literal steam-powered rollers used in the construction and paving industries in the 19th century. These machines crushed and flattened surfaces with immense pressure, serving as a metaphor for overwhelming force. The figurative use of the term began to emerge in the mid-20th century as it became associated with aggressive tactics in debates, sports, and business dealings. Over time, 'steamrolling' evolved to describe situations where one party uses sheer dominance or pressure to achieve success, often without consideration for the feelings or opinions of others. The term encapsulates both the physical and metaphorical qualities of unstoppable force, conveying the idea of moving forward without yielding to obstacles.