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Definition of "Press" :

noun: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

"He gave the button a press."

noun: a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

noun: any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

noun: a machine used for printing

noun: clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use

noun: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

noun: the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

noun: a dense crowd of people

noun: the state of demanding notice or attention

"The press of business matters."

verb: ask for or request earnestly

verb: force or impel in an indicated direction

verb: lift weights

"This guy can press 300 pounds."

verb: squeeze or press together

"She compressed her lips."

verb: place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure

"Pressed flowers."

verb: press and smooth with a heated iron

"Press your shirts."

verb: exert pressure or force to or upon

"He pressed down on the boards."

verb: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

verb: press from a plastic

"Press a record."

verb: create by pressing

"Press little holes into the soft clay."

verb: crowd closely

"The crowds pressed along the street."

verb: exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

verb: to be oppressive or burdensome

"Something pressed on his mind."

verb: be urgent

"This is a pressing problem."