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Definition press for in American English

press for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to try in a determined way to get something from someone

Example

The more she pressed him for an explanation, the more he refused to speak.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
2

to try in a determined way to achieve something

Example

The committee also agreed to press for changes in the current financing system.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
Definition press for in American English