press

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

to push firmly against something; to apply pressure

to apply force to something; media or news organizations

Example Sentences

Press firmly to operate the machine.

Press the button to start the machine.

She pressed the button to start the machine.

Example Expressions

press the issue

Synonyms

push, squeeze, compress, force, media

Entry 1

push, squeeze

Entry 2

push, squeeze, compress, force

Entry 3

push, squeeze, media

Antonyms

release, pull, loosen

Entry 1

release, pull

Entry 2

pull, release, loosen

Entry 3

pull, release

Collocations

press button, press firmly, press down, press gently, press conference, press release, press charges, press on

Entry 2

press button, press firmly, press down, press gently

Entry 3

press conference, press release, press charges, press on