Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bulldoze

verb

/ˈbʊl.doʊz/

Definition

To move or destroy something with a bulldozer or to coerce someone into doing something.

Examples

They plan to bulldoze the old building to make way for a new parking lot.
He tried to bulldoze his way into getting the promotion even though he wasn’t qualified.

Meaning

The term ‘bulldoze’ can refer to the physical act of using a bulldozer for construction or demolition, as well as the figurative act of pushing someone to comply with demands or requests through aggressive or forceful means.