Definitions
1.verbTo exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
2.verbTo activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
3.verbTo compress, squeeze."to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
4.verbTo clasp, hold in an embrace.
5.verbTo reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth."to press a hat"
6.verbTo flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
7.verbTo drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction."to press a crowd back"
8.verbTo weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
9.verbTo force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
10.verbTo try to force (something upon someone)."to press the Bible on an audience"
11.verbTo hasten, urge onward."to press a horse in a race"
12.verbTo urge, beseech, entreat.
13.verbTo lay stress upon.
14.verbTo throng, crowd.
15.verbTo print.
16.verbTo force into service, particularly into naval service.
17.nounThe application of pressure by a press or other means.
18.nounA metal or plastic part made with a press.
19.nounThe process of improving the appearance of clothing by improving creases and removing wrinkles with a press or an iron.
20.nounA memento preserved by pressing, folding, or drying between the leaves of a flat container, book, or folio. Usually done with a flower, ribbon, letter, or other soft, small keepsake.
21.nounThe extraction of juice from fruit using a press.
22.nounA phonograph record; a number of records pressed at the same time.
23.nounUrgent insistence.
24.adjectiveNeeding urgent attention.
25.adjectiveInsistent, earnest, or persistent.