nounπShareA device used to apply pressure to an item."a flower press"devicemachinetechnologyutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA printing machine."Stop the presses!"machinetechnologymediaindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers)."This article appeared in the press."mediacommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA publisher."The school press announced the winners of the science fair. "mediaorganizationbusinessliteratureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard)."Put the cups in the press."propertyarchitecturebuildingplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs."The weightlifting press was a challenging exercise for the students. "sportbodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(wagering) An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet."He can even the match with a press."sportbetgamebusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePure, unfermented grape juice."I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight."fruitdrinkfoodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy."The king issued a press to recruit sailors for the navy. "militarygovernmentpoliticshistorynauticalwaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crowd."A large press of students gathered outside the school after the announcement. "groupmassessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon."The heavy box pressed down on the small table, causing it to wobble. "physicsactionenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it."To start the computer, I pressed the power button. "technologyelectronicsmachineactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compress, squeeze."to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clasp, hold in an embrace."The mother pressed her child tightly, feeling the warmth of their bodies together. "bodyactionhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth."to press a hat"actionmaterialmachineindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas."To prepare the tablecloth for dinner, she pressed the wrinkles in the center section. "wearactionmachineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction."to press a crowd back"actionmachineenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weigh upon, oppress, trouble."The heavy workload at work pressed upon him, causing him to feel stressed and tired. "mindemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly."The teacher pressed the students to study harder for the upcoming exam. "actioncommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try to force (something upon someone)."to press the Bible on an audience"actiondemandcommunicationpoliticsgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten, urge onward."to press a horse in a race"actionattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo urge, beseech, entreat."The mother pressed her child to finish his homework. "communicationlanguageactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay stress upon."The teacher pressed the importance of studying for the exam. "communicationmedialanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throng, crowd."A large crowd of students pressed around the school entrance to get into the building. "groupactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo print."The newspaper press printed thousands of copies of the article about the school play. "mediatechnologywritingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo force into service, particularly into naval service."The government pressed several young men into naval service during the war. "militarynauticalgovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
