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press BrE / pres /  NAmE / pres / Native audio playback is not supported. press(verb)BrE / pres /  NAmE / pres / to push something closely and firmly against something; to be pushed in this wayShe pressed her face against the window.He pressed a handkerchief to his nose.She pressed her lips together.His body was pressing against hers.to push or squeeze part of a device, etc. in order to make it workto press a button/switch/keyHe pressed the lid firmly shut.Press here to open.She pressed down hard on the gas pedal.to put something in a place by pushing it firmlyHe pressed a coin into her hand and moved on.to squeeze somebody’s hand or arm, especially as a sign of affectionto move in the direction mentioned by pushingThe photographers pressed around the royal visitors.A host of unwelcome thoughts were pressing in on him.to make strong efforts to persuade or force somebody to do somethingsynonym pushhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/push_1If pressed, he will admit that he knew about the affair.The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.They are pressing us to make a quick decision.Don't let yourself be pressed into doing something you don't like.to express or repeat something with forceI don't want to press the point, but you do owe me $200.She is still pressing her claim for compensation.They were determined to press their case at the highest level.to make something flat or smooth by using force or putting something heavy on toppressed flowers (= pressed between the pages of a book)Press the soil flat with the back of a spade.to make clothes smooth using a hot ironsynonym ironhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/iron_2My suit needs pressing.to squeeze the juice out of fruit or vegetables by using force or weightSee related entries: Preparing foodhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/preparing_food/press_2to make something from a material, using pressureto press a CDThe car bodies are pressed out of sheets of metal.to accuse somebody formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in courtSee related entries: The policehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/the_police/press_3to say hello to people by shaking handsto get as much advantage as possible from a situation by attacking or arguing in a determined wayto press home an attack/an argument/a pointSimon saw she was hesitating and pressed home his advantage.to use somebody/something for a purpose that they were not trained or intended for because there is nobody or nothing else availableEvery type of boat was pressed into service to rescue passengers from the sinking ferry.to react in a sudden or extreme way to something unexpected that has frightened youThe prime minister pressed the panic button yesterday as Britain’s economy plunged deeper into crisis.to do exactly the right things to please somebodya new satirical comedy show that pushes all the right buttonsExtra Examples‘Are you sure?’ she pressed gently.Bella pressed her face into the pillow.He pressed a finger gently to her lips.He pressed up closer against the wall, terrified of being seen.Her lips softly pressed my cheek.I did not press him further on the issue.In the interview he strongly pressed his point of view.She curled up, her knees pressed tightly to her chest.She pressed on the doorbell.The crowd pressed forward.The party will continue to press the case for a new electoral system.The weather was dreadful but we pressed on regardless.They pressed boldly on with their plan.his immaculately pressed suitEven when I pressed them on this point they refused to commit themselves.He pressed a coin into her hand.He was pressed into giving her a job.I pressed hard on the doorbell.If pressed, he will admit that he knew about the affair.Only press the buzzer if you have the right answer.Press any key to restart your computer.Press the button marked ‘Stop’.Pressed by the opposition to resign, he stood firm.She pressed a finger into the dough.The Farmers’ Union is pressing the government to pay compensation.We will continue to press the government to provide details of the agreement.When pressed by journalists, he refused to comment.Verb Formspresent simple I / you / we / they presshe / she / it pressespast simple pressedpast participle pressed-ing form pressingWord Originverb Middle English: from Old French presse (noun), presser (verb), from Latin pressare ‘keep pressing’, frequentative of premere. press somebody/something into service. late 16th cent.: alteration (by association with press, verb) of obsolete prest ‘pay given on enlistment, enlistment by such payment’, from Old French prest ‘loan, advance pay’, based on Latin praestare ‘provide’.

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(verb) she pressed her face against the window.he pressed a handkerchief to his nose.she pressed her lips together.his body was pressing against hers.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	press
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	BrE / pres / NAmE / pres /
Example	she pressed her face against the window. he pressed a handkerchief to his nose. she pressed her lips together. his body was pressing against hers.
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Content	press (verb)BrE / pres / NAmE / pres / to push something closely and firmly against something; to be pushed in this way She pressed her face against the window. He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. She pressed her lips together. His body was pressing against hers. to push or squeeze part of a device, etc. in order to make it work to press a button/switch/key He pressed the lid firmly shut. Press here to open. She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. to put something in a place by pushing it firmly He pressed a coin into her hand and moved on. to squeeze somebody’s hand or arm, especially as a sign of affection to move in the direction mentioned by pushing The photographers pressed around the royal visitors. A host of unwelcome thoughts were pressing in on him. to make strong efforts to persuade or force somebody to do something synonym push https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/push_1 If pressed, he will admit that he knew about the affair. The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan. They are pressing us to make a quick decision. Don't let yourself be pressed into doing something you don't like. to express or repeat something with force I don't want to press the point, but you do owe me $200. She is still pressing her claim for compensation. They were determined to press their case at the highest level. to make something flat or smooth by using force or putting something heavy on top pressed flowers (= pressed between the pages of a book) Press the soil flat with the back of a spade. to make clothes smooth using a hot iron synonym iron https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/iron_2 My suit needs pressing. to squeeze the juice out of fruit or vegetables by using force or weight See related entries: Preparing food https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/preparing_food/press_2 to make something from a material, using pressure to press a CD The car bodies are pressed out of sheets of metal. to accuse somebody formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court See related entries: The police https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/the_police/press_3 to say hello to people by shaking hands to get as much advantage as possible from a situation by attacking or arguing in a determined way to press home an attack/an argument/a point Simon saw she was hesitating and pressed home his advantage. to use somebody/something for a purpose that they were not trained or intended for because there is nobody or nothing else available Every type of boat was pressed into service to rescue passengers from the sinking ferry. to react in a sudden or extreme way to something unexpected that has frightened you The prime minister pressed the panic button yesterday as Britain’s economy plunged deeper into crisis. to do exactly the right things to please somebody a new satirical comedy show that pushes all the right buttons Extra Examples ‘Are you sure?’ she pressed gently. Bella pressed her face into the pillow. He pressed a finger gently to her lips. He pressed up closer against the wall, terrified of being seen. Her lips softly pressed my cheek. I did not press him further on the issue. In the interview he strongly pressed his point of view. She curled up, her knees pressed tightly to her chest. She pressed on the doorbell. The crowd pressed forward. The party will continue to press the case for a new electoral system. The weather was dreadful but we pressed on regardless. They pressed boldly on with their plan. his immaculately pressed suit Even when I pressed them on this point they refused to commit themselves. He pressed a coin into her hand. He was pressed into giving her a job. I pressed hard on the doorbell. If pressed, he will admit that he knew about the affair. Only press the buzzer if you have the right answer. Press any key to restart your computer. Press the button marked ‘Stop’. Pressed by the opposition to resign, he stood firm. She pressed a finger into the dough. The Farmers’ Union is pressing the government to pay compensation. We will continue to press the government to provide details of the agreement. When pressed by journalists, he refused to comment. Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they press he / she / it presses past simple pressed past participle pressed -ing form pressing Word Origin verb Middle English: from Old French presse (noun), presser (verb), from Latin pressare ‘keep pressing’, frequentative of premere. press somebody/something into service. late 16th cent.: alteration (by association with press, verb) of obsolete prest ‘pay given on enlistment, enlistment by such payment’, from Old French prest ‘loan, advance pay’, based on Latin praestare ‘provide’.
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