durch|setzen
Translation
to enforce, to push through, to assert oneself, to catch on
Examples
Er konnte seine Meinung in der Gruppe durchsetzen.
He was able to push his opinion through in the group.
Man muss sich gegen die Konkurrenz durchsetzen.
You have to assert yourself against the competition.
Die neue Technologie hat sich schnell durchgesetzt.
The new technology quickly caught on.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to enforce/push through sth. The government wants to push through the new law.
sich ((gegen sb./sth.)) to assert oneself against sb./sth. She asserted herself against her colleagues.
sich to catch on/become established This trend never really caught on.
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Etymology
From 'durch' (through) + 'setzen' (to set, to place). Literally 'to set through'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'setting' your plan in place by pushing it 'through' any resistance.