bulldog

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who is very stubborn and does not give up easily.

n. a person noted for their stubborn persistence or tenacious character.

“She is a real bulldog when it comes to getting the best price for her clients.”

“The lead investigator was a bulldog who refused to close the file until every lead had been exhausted.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical

n. a move where a wrestler grabs an opponent's head and pulls them to the ground.

n. a professional wrestling throw in which the attacker grabs the opponent's head and drops to a sitting or kneeling position, driving the opponent's face into the mat.

“The crowd cheered when the champion finished the match with a bulldog.”

“The wrestler executed a perfect bulldog from the second rope, securing a pinfall victory in the final minutes of the main event.”

C1 · Advanced Sports American English

v. to wrestle a young cow to the ground by its horns.

v. to wrestle a steer to the ground by grabbing its horns and twisting its neck, typically as a timed event in a rodeo.

“He learned how to bulldog steers while working on his father's ranch.”

“The cowboy managed to bulldog the steer in under five seconds, setting a new record for the annual competition.”

C2 · Proficiency Informal

v. to push or force your way through a difficult situation or crowd.

v. to force one's way through an obstacle or to advance with aggressive persistence.

“He tried to bulldog his way through the crowd to reach the stage.”

“The CEO attempted to bulldog the new policy through the board of directors despite significant opposition from the shareholders.”