This is the 7829th most frequent Dutch word.
doordrukken
To press through or press firmly.
Used metaphorically to express persistence or insisting on enforcing an idea.
Hij probeerde zijn idee te doordrukken ondanks de tegenstand.
He tried to push through his idea despite the opposition.
Literal usage referring to exerting pressure to make a copy by pressing.
Ze moest harder op het papier drukken om de kopie goed door te drukken.
She had to press harder on the paper to properly transfer the copy.
Used figuratively indicating forcing implementation or approval of legislation.