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Definition full-court press in American English

full-court press noun

[singular] noun
1

a method of playing basketball in which one team puts pressure on their opponents in all parts of the court

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2

the use of strong pressure to get what you want

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3

in basketball, to adopt an aggressive tactic where a team covers all the members of the opposing team all over the court

4

to attack someone in all areas

Example

Putin went full-court press on the West years ago.

Definition full-court press in American English