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press - Dictionary definition and meaning for press

PRESS

(noun) the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
"he gave the button a press", "he used pressure to stop the bleeding", "at the pressing of a button"
synonyms : pressing , pressure
(noun) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
synonyms : military press
(noun) any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
synonyms : mechanical press
(noun) a machine used for printing
synonyms : printing press
(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
synonyms : closet , wardrobe
(noun) the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
synonyms : public press
(noun) a dense crowd of people
synonyms : crush , jam
(noun) the state of demanding notice or attention
"the insistence of their hunger", "the press of business matters"
synonyms : imperativeness , insistence , insistency , pressure
(verb) ask for or request earnestly
"The prophet bid all people to become good persons"
synonyms : adjure , beseech , bid , conjure , entreat
"i beseech you ,my friends, to love your enemies." -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
"I urged him to finish his studies"
synonyms : exhort , urge , urge on
Our project team leader exhorted us to come to office on weekends too. -added by Administrator

-tagged by Administrator

teacher is exhorting her students to work hard.
(verb) lift weights
"This guy can press 300 pounds"
synonyms : weight-lift , weightlift
(verb) squeeze or press together
"she compressed her lips", "the spasm contracted the muscle"
synonyms : compact , compress , constrict , contract , squeeze
(verb) place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
"pressed flowers"
(verb) press and smooth with a heated iron
"press your shirts", "she stood there ironing"
synonyms : iron , iron out
(verb) exert pressure or force to or upon
"He pressed down on the boards", "press your thumb on this spot"
(verb) make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
"`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
synonyms : push
(verb) press from a plastic
"press a record"
synonyms : press out
(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
"The liberal party pushed for reforms", "She is crusading for women's rights", "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
synonyms : agitate , campaign , crusade , fight , push
(verb) to be oppressive or burdensome
"weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"
synonyms : weigh
(verb) be urgent
"This is a pressing problem"

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