insist on doing something

Related to word: insist

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C1

    to persist in doing something despite it potentially irritating others or being perceived as detrimental to oneself

    • Although his opinion was dismissed, he insisted on making the final change.

    • Even though his friends were against it, he insisted on participating in the competition.

    • She insisted on volunteering outside of work, even though it affected her rest time.