Meaning of press in English
a press of hand
2. news media collectively; the media
3. a machine used for printing on paper etc.; a printing press
4. any device or machine that exerts pressure to extract liquids or compress solids
1. push something firmly against something else
She pressed her ear against the door.
2. push hard against something with your foot or hand
He pressed the pedal hard.
3. push the button or switch in order to make a piece of equipment start working
I pressed the button of the elevator.
4. try hard to persuade or force someone to do something, especially by asking them repeatedly
She pressed me for an answer.
5. make clothes smooth or flat by ironing
Please have this pressed.
6. squeeze or crush a fruit or vegetables in order to get the juice or oil
Grapes are pressed to make wine.