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presses

/ˈpɹɛsɪz/

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A device used to apply pressure to an item.

Examples :

"a flower press"

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A printing machine.

Examples :

"Stop the presses!"

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(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

Examples :

"This article appeared in the press."

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Examples :

""Several university presses publish academic books and journals." "

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An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).

Examples :

"Put the cups in the press."

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An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.

Examples :

"His workout routine includes several sets of bench presses to build chest strength. "

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(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.

Examples :

"He can even the match with a press."

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Pure, unfermented grape juice.

Examples :

"I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight."

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A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.

Examples :

"The king's press for naval recruits caused a stir in the village. "

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Examples :

"The presses of people waiting for the concert doors to open were overwhelming. "

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To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

Examples :

"He presses the button to call the elevator. "

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To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.

Examples :

"She presses the button to call the elevator. "

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To compress, squeeze.

Examples :

"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"

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To clasp, hold in an embrace.

Examples :

"Seeing her daughter after a long trip, the mother presses her into a warm hug. "

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To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.

Examples :

"to press a hat"

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To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.

Examples :

"She carefully presses the collar of her shirt with the iron, lifting and lowering it instead of sliding it, so she doesn't wrinkle the rest of the fabric. "

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To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.

Examples :

"to press a crowd back"

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To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.

Examples :

"The worry about the upcoming exam presses heavily on her mind. "

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To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.

Examples :

"The teacher presses her students to study hard for the upcoming exam. "

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To try to force (something upon someone).

Examples :

"to press the Bible on an audience"

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To hasten, urge onward.

Examples :

"to press a horse in a race"

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To urge, beseech, entreat.

Examples :

"The mother pressed her son to study harder for the upcoming exam. "

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To lay stress upon.

Examples :

"The teacher presses students to complete their homework on time. "

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To throng, crowd.

Examples :

"As the doors opened, the crowd presses forward, eager to get on the train. "

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Examples :

"The factory presses thousands of newspapers every day. "

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To force into service, particularly into naval service.

Examples :

"During times of war, the government sometimes presses sailors into naval service, whether they volunteered or not. "

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