to make changes happen despite opposition
воплотить изменения в жизнь, несмотря на сопротивление (voplotit' izmeneniya v zhizn', nesmotrya na soprotivlenie)
"The ruling party managed to push through reforms in parliament."
"Правящая партия смогла провести реформы в парламенте." (Pravyashchaya partiya smogla **provesti reformy** v parlamente.)
to reach the same level or progress as others
to expand your business activities into new countries
to resolve tension by having an honest talk with someone
to involve all members actively in a discussion or activity
to combine one thing with another to make a whole
to intentionally think positive thoughts to reduce tension
