Read the dictionary definition of press. All definitions for this word.
1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
1. he gave the button a press
2. he used pressure to stop the bleeding
3. at the pressing of a button
2. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
3. any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
4. a machine used for printing
5. clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
6. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
7. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
8. a dense crowd of people
9. the state of demanding notice or attention
1. the insistence of their hunger
2. the press of business matters
10. ask for or request earnestly
1. The prophet bid all people to become good persons
11. force or impel in an indicated direction
1. I urged him to finish his studies
12. lift weights
1. This guy can press 300 pounds
13. squeeze or press together
1. she compressed her lips
2. the spasm contracted the muscle
14. place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
1. pressed flowers
15. press and smooth with a heated iron
1. press your shirts
2. she stood there ironing
16. exert pressure or force to or upon
1. He pressed down on the boards
2. press your thumb on this spot
17. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
1. `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
18. press from a plastic
1. press a record
19. create by pressing
1. Press little holes into the soft clay
20. crowd closely
1. The crowds pressed along the street
21. 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
1. The liberal party pushed for reforms
2. She is crusading for women's rights
3. The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
22. to be oppressive or burdensome
1. weigh heavily on the mind
2. Something pressed on his mind
23. be urgent
1. This is a pressing problem
