insist on
1 of 1verb/ɪn.ˈsɪst ɑ:n/
Forms:insists on,insisting on,insisted on,insisted on
1
to demand something firmly and persistently
transitive- The customer insisted on a replacement for the damaged product.
- The employees insisted upon fair wages and better working conditions.
- They insisted on their right to a full refund for the faulty product.
- He insisted upon being heard and having his concerns addressed by the management.
- Despite the delays, they insisted on completing the project according to the original plan.
2
to keep doing something even if other people find it annoying or bothersome
transitive- Despite his friends finding it annoying, he insisted on telling his long-winded stories.
- She insists upon singing loudly in the car, even when others are trying to concentrate on driving.
- The child insisted on playing with their noisy toys during the family dinner, much to the frustration of the adults.
- He insists on checking his phone repeatedly during meetings, which his colleagues find distracting.
- Despite the complaints from neighbors, the musician insisted on practicing the drums late into the night.