to make changes happen despite opposition
Veränderungen trotz Widerstand durchsetzen (Veränderungen trotz Widerstand durchsetzen)
"The ruling party managed to push through reforms in parliament."
"Die Regierungspartei hat es geschafft, Reformen durchzusetzen im Parlament." (Die Regierungspartei hat es geschafft, **Reformen durchzusetzen** im Parlament.)
to express an opinion publicly or boldly
to improve the appearance of something slightly, like makeup...
to improve relationships or understanding between groups
to remove something from a surface by rubbing
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
to reject an offer or opportunity