Meaning of the word press in English

What does press mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

press

US /pres/

UK /pres/

to push something firmly, often with a continuous force

Example:

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Press the button to start the machine.

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She had to press hard to get the juice out of the oranges.

Synonym:

push depress compress squeeze thrust

to smooth clothes or other fabrics with an iron

Example:

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Can you press my shirt for the meeting?

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She learned how to press her own trousers.

Synonym:

iron smooth flatten

to urge or compel someone to do something

Example:

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The lawyer will press for a quick resolution.

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They pressed him to reveal the truth.

Synonym:

urge compel force insist exhort

newspapers and magazines, or the journalists and photographers who work for them

Example:

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The event attracted a lot of attention from the press.

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She works for the local press.

Synonym:

media journalism news reporters correspondents

a machine used for printing books, newspapers, etc.

Example:

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The book went to press last week.

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Gutenberg invented the printing press.

Synonym:

printing press printing machine publisher