squeeze

noun

UK /skwiːz/

Word Forms

singular	squeeze
plural	squeezes

1
countable the action of squeezing something
He gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze.
Synonyms and related words
The action or an instance of squeezing or pressing
squeeze
compression
nip
1. 1a
  countable a small amount of something that is squeezed out of something
  a squeeze of lemon juice
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2
singular a situation in which a lot of people or things are squeezed into a space
It was a squeeze to get everyone into the car.
Synonyms and related words
Full of people or things
full
crowded
packed
3
singular economicsa situation in which there is strict control over money or goods
a squeeze on costs/profits/wages
put a/the squeeze on someone/something:
The government’s putting the squeeze on business profits.
feel the squeeze:
The economy is said to be improving, but many of us are still feeling the squeeze.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
4
countable mainly Americaninformal old-fashioneda boyfriend, or a girlfriend
Synonyms and related words
A man or woman someone is having a relationship with
lover
love
significant other

squeeze

noun

US /skwiz/

Word Forms

singular	squeeze
plural	squeezes

1
countable the action of squeezing something
He gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze.
Synonyms and related words
The action or an instance of squeezing or pressing
squeeze
compression
nip
1. 1a
  countable a small amount of something that is squeezed out of something
  a squeeze of lemon juice
  Synonyms and related words
  Small amounts or pieces of something
  bit
  piece
  fragment
2
singular a situation in which a lot of people or things are squeezed into a space
It was a squeeze to get everyone into the car.
Synonyms and related words
Full of people or things
full
crowded
packed
3
singular economicsa situation in which there is strict control over money or goods
a squeeze on costs/profits/wages
put a/the squeeze on someone/something:
The government’s putting the squeeze on business profits.
feel the squeeze:
The economy is said to be improving, but many of us are still feeling the squeeze.
Synonyms and related words
Limits, controls and ranges
red line
limit
constraint
4
countable informal old-fashioneda boyfriend, or a girlfriend
Synonyms and related words
A man or woman someone is having a relationship with
lover
love
significant other

squeeze

verb

UK /skwiːz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	squeeze
he/she/it	squeezes
present participle	squeezing
past tense	squeezed
past participle	squeezed

1
intransitive/transitive to press something firmly, especially with your hands
Ruth smiled, squeezing his hand affectionately.
I took a firm grip and squeezed tightly, but nothing happened.
Synonyms and related words
To press or squeeze something
press
squeeze
depress
1. 1a
  transitive to press something such as a liquid out of something
  She squeezed some cream onto her hands.
  freshly-squeezed orange juice
  Synonyms and related words
  To remove or move liquid
  aspirate
  bleed
  blot
2
transitive if you squeeze your eyes shut, you close them tightly
Synonyms and related words
What the eyes can do
adjust
blink
blink
3
intransitive to get through or into a small space
He had squeezed through a hole in the fence.
Passengers were trying to squeeze onto the bus.
Synonyms and related words
To move through an area or object
cross
cut across
push
1. 3a
  transitive to fit or move someone or something through or into a small space
  We can only squeeze one more thing into the bag.
  The letters were squeezed together so you could hardly read them.
  Synonyms and related words
  To put something inside something
  bag
  bed
  bottle
4
transitive to make someone have financial trouble, for example by raising prices, cutting a supply of money, or increasing competition
Supermarkets are accused of squeezing both customers and suppliers.
Synonyms and related words
To cause problems for someone or something
let down
hold back
embarrass

phrasal verbs

squeeze in

squeeze out

squeeze

verb

US /skwiz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	squeeze
he/she/it	squeezes
present participle	squeezing
past tense	squeezed
past participle	squeezed

1
intransitive/transitive to press something firmly, especially with your hands
Ruth smiled, squeezing his hand affectionately.
I took a firm grip and squeezed tightly, but nothing happened.
Kara squeezed the bottle, and the water rushed out.
Synonyms and related words
To press or squeeze something
press
squeeze
rub
1. 1a
  transitive to press something such as a liquid out of something
  She squeezed some cream onto her hands.
  freshly-squeezed orange juice
  Synonyms and related words
  To remove or move liquid
  aspirate
  bleed
  blot
2
intransitive to get through or into a small space
He had squeezed through a hole in the fence.
She squeezed past the desk and sat on the bed.
Passengers were trying to squeeze onto the bus.
Synonyms and related words
To move through an area or object
cross
cut across
push
1. 2a
  transitive to fit or move someone or something through or into a small space
  We can only squeeze one more thing into the bag.
  The letters were squeezed together so you could hardly read them.
  Synonyms and related words
  To put something inside something
  bag
  bed
  bottle
3
transitive to make someone have financial trouble, for example by raising prices, cutting a supply of money, or increasing competition
Supermarkets are accused of squeezing both customers and suppliers.
Education is often the first to be squeezed at a time of cuts.
Synonyms and related words
To cause problems for someone or something
let down
hold back
embarrass
4
transitive if you squeeze your eyes shut, you close them tightly
Synonyms and related words
What the eyes can do
adjust
blink
blink

phrasal verbs

squeeze in

squeeze out

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