Press
Pronunciation: /ˈprɛs/
Press (verb)
- To push something with your hand or finger.
- To try to make someone do something by asking repeatedly.
Examples
- Press the button to start the machine.
- She pressed the switch to turn off the light.
Common collocations: press a button, press the brake, press for answers, press someone to act, freedom of the press
Press (noun)
- Newspapers, magazines, and other media that report news.
- A machine used to print books, newspapers, or magazines.
Examples
- The press covered the event extensively.
- He gave a statement to the press.