to push firmly and steadily against (something), e.g. in order to operate it
to move (something) in this way
to flatten or mould to a particular shape by pressing
to iron (clothes)
to squeeze
to squeeze out the juice or oil from (a fruit, vegetable, etc)
to try hard to persuade or compel (somebody) to do something
(+ for) to make vigorous efforts to obtain or bring about something
to put forward (e.g. a claim) forcefully
(often + ahead/forward) to make one's way determinedly
of time: to be short
to push firmly and steadily against (something)
to move (something) in a specified direction by pushing it
to squeeze out the juice or contents of (e.g. fruit)
to squeeze (something) to a desired density, smoothness, or shape
pressed flowers
to iron (clothes, etc)
to try hard to persuade (somebody); to entreat
to harass or exert pressure on (somebody)
to lay emphasis or insist on (something)
He continued to press his point
to follow through (a course of action)
They decided not to press their claim
to clasp (e.g. somebody's hand or arm) in affection or courtesy
to manufacture (e.g. a record) from a mould or matrix
to exert pressure
to force or push one's way, or make one's way determinedly
to crowd closely; to mass
(+ for) to make a strong effort to get something or persuade somebody to do something
Car workers are pressing for salary increases
to require haste or speed in action
Time is pressing
to come to a desired condition, esp of smoothness, by being pressed
to have little (of something) at one's disposal
to have difficulty in doing