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Definition press in British English

press verb

verb
/pres/
1

to push one thing against another

Example

Her face was pressing against his chest.

Example

Children were pressing their faces against the window.

Example

They had to press themselves against the wall to let the horse pass.

Example

Even with the phone pressed to his ear, he couldn't hear what she was saying.

Example

The minister pressed a bible into his hand.

Example

He felt the enormous weight of the man pressing down on his back.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
1.1

to push something such as a button or switch in order to make a piece of equipment start working

Example

To read your email, press the return key.

Example

Could you press the button for the third floor, please?

Synonyms and related words
activate actuate coax
2

to move as a group by pushing together in a particular direction

Example

A wave of protesters pressed forward towards the building.

Example

The crowd of fans began to press more closely around them.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
3

to try in a determined way to make someone do something or tell you something

Example

She continued to press him on the reasons for his decision.

Example

They had all been pressed into helping with the preparations for the party.

Example

Managers are being pressed to ensure safety standards are met.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai nag force
3.1

to try to make someone accept something such as an opinion or a claim

Example

She gave no answer, so I didn't press the point.

Example

The young Duke of Normandy continued to press his claim to the English throne.

Example

He was in Washington today to press the case for reforming tax laws.

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
Synonyms and related words
air boil the cleaners
5

to squeeze fruit or vegetables in order to get juice or oil out of them

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bake beat blanch
6

to make CDs or records in a factory

Synonyms and related words
productise productize produce
Definition press in British English

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