verb
- to defeat, overcome, or suppress forcefully and completely
- to move forward with great force, ignoring obstacles or opposition
- to flatten or smooth with a steamroller
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The team steamrolls their opponents every game.
- She steamrolls through meetings without listening to others.
- The construction crew steamrolls the asphalt to create a smooth road.
- The politician steamrolls any opposition to his proposals.
- He steamrolls past security and into the building.
- The company steamrolls smaller competitors out of business.