press

[pres]

press Definition

• 1. to push something firmly, often repeatedly
• 2. a machine used for pressing clothes, books, or other items
• 3. a group of journalists representing different news organizations who are stationed at a particular place

Using press: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "press" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She pressed the button and waited for the elevator.

• Example

  The publisher is going to press 10,000 copies of the book.

• Example

  The press was waiting outside the courthouse for the verdict.

press Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for press

• push
• squeeze
• compress
• iron
• media
• publishing house

Antonyms for press

• pull
• release

Phrases with press

• press charges

  to make a formal accusation against someone for a crime

  Example

  If you don't return the stolen property, I'll have to press charges.

• press on

  to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition

  Example

  We must press on with our work, even if it means working overtime.

• press the flesh

  to shake hands with many people, especially during a political campaign

  Example

  The candidate spent the day pressing the flesh and meeting potential voters.

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Summary: press in Brief

The term 'press' [pres] can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to push something firmly, often repeatedly. As a noun, it refers to a machine used for pressing clothes, books, or other items, or a group of journalists representing different news organizations who are stationed at a particular place. 'Press' extends into phrases like 'press charges,' meaning to make a formal accusation against someone for a crime, and 'press on,' meaning to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition.