Definition of Steamroller
Steamroller
steam·roll·er
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a heavy vehicle that moves slowly and has a roller, usually used to roll out and flatten roads;
e.g. They used a steamroller to make the level of the road uniform.
(noun)
some very strong force or power that is applied oppressively and aggressively to overcome opposition;
e.g. Their advertising is like a steamroller in that it tries to annoy customers into buying the product.
(verb)
to make someone accept or do something through the use of great and overwhelming pressure and force;
e.g. She tried to steamroller her plan onto the rest of them.
(verb)
to use great force in order to make something happen, especially to pass a governmental/authoritative measure by suppressing the opposition and preventing debate;
e.g. They tried to steamroller the new bill past the vote by exaggerating its urgency.
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