persevere

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Persevere' is when you keep going or continue to do something even when it's hard or you face things that try to stop you. It's like keeping on with your work, even when it's tough.

Examples in Different Contexts

In entrepreneurship, 'persevere' is key. A startup founder might say, 'Despite initial setbacks, we persevered and finally secured our first major client.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The bug count in the new release is higher than usual. It's essential we hang tough and resolve these issues to maintain the product quality.

Response:

Yes, the bugs troubled us but we persevere in fixing them regardless.

Business

Scenario:

Our Q1 results aren't encouraging. Even though it's a tough time, it's crucial we remain committed to our strategy.

Response:

Despite the poor Q1 results, we should persevere in our strategies before reconsidering them.