English / word
press
verb, noun, noun_verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to push firmly against something; to apply pressure; also the news media; Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
to push firmly against something; to apply pressure
to apply force to something; media or news organizations
In context
01
Press the button once.
02
The press asked the minister questions.
Synonyms
push,media,squeeze
Antonyms
release,pull,loosen
Collocations
press the button,press firmly,press down
Verb forms
Past: pressed · Past participle: pressed · -ing: pressing