pressing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
   press; pressure.
   
   • he gave the button a press
   • he used pressure to stop the bleeding
   • at the pressing of a button
2. noun a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
   
3. verb exert pressure or force to or upon
   press.
   
   • He pressed down on the boards
   • press your thumb on this spot
4. verb force or impel in an indicated direction
   press; urge; urge on; exhort.
   
   • I urged him to finish his studies
5. verb to be oppressive or burdensome
   press; weigh.
   
   • weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind
6. verb place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
   press.
   
   • pressed flowers
7. verb squeeze or press together
   compact; compress; contract; press; constrict; squeeze.
   
   • she compressed her lips
   • the spasm contracted the muscle
8. verb crowd closely
   press.
   
   • The crowds pressed along the street
9. verb create by pressing
   press.
   
   • Press little holes into the soft clay
10. verb be urgent
    press.
    
    • This is a pressing problem
11. 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
    campaign; agitate; fight; push; crusade; press.
    
    • The liberal party pushed for reforms
    • She is crusading for women's rights
    • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
12. verb press from a plastic
    press; press out.
    
    • press a record
13. verb make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
    press; push.
    
    • `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman
14. verb press and smooth with a heated iron
    press; iron; iron out.
    
    • press your shirts
    • she stood there ironing
15. verb lift weights
    press; weight-lift; weightlift.
    
    • This guy can press 300 pounds
16. verb ask for or request earnestly
    beseech; bid; entreat; press; adjure; conjure.
    
    • The prophet bid all people to become good persons
17. adjective satellite compelling immediate action
    urgent.
    
    • too pressing to permit of longer delay
    • the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'
    • bridges in urgent need of repair

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