Press

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛs/

Press (verb)

  1. To push something with your hand or finger.
  2. 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)

  1. Newspapers, magazines, and other media that report news.
  2. A machine used to print books, newspapers, or magazines.

Examples

  • The press covered the event extensively.
  • He gave a statement to the press.

Synonyms of Press

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Press

  • when discussing applying pressure
  • when discussing physical actions