press
press · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
Move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force.
- 2.
Apply pressure to flatten, shape, or smooth something.
- 3.
Forcefully put forward an opinion, claim, or course of action.
- 4.
Move in a specified direction by pushing.
- 5.
Newspapers and journalists collectively.
- 6.
A device for printing; a printing press.
- 7.
An act of pressing something.
- 8.
A cupboard or shelved storage space, especially for clothes or linens.
Phrases & expressions
- •press conference — A meeting for journalists to ask questions.
- •freedom of the press — The right to publish without censorship.
- •press release — An official statement given to journalists.
- •press charges — Formally accuse someone of a crime.
- •go to press — Begin printing.
- •press on/ahead — Continue despite difficulties.
- •hot off the press — Just printed; very recent news.
Related words
Etymology
From Old French presser ("to press"), from Latin pressare, frequentative of premere ("to press").