verb
- to force something through quickly and forcefully, often without proper consideration or discussion
Usage: informal
Examples
- The committee accused the mayor of ramrodding the budget proposal through without debate.
- She was criticized for ramrodding the new policy past the board of directors.
- The senator tried ramrodding the bill through Congress before the recess.
- Management is ramrodding these changes without consulting employees.
- They’re ramrodding the construction project despite neighborhood objections.
- The coach was ramrodding new plays through practice without explanation.