press

A noun referring to a device or machine used for applying pressure, or the collective term for newspapers, journalists, and news media.

ruУстройство или машина для оказания давления, либо собирательный термин для газет, журналистов и новостных СМИ.esMáquina o dispositivo para ejercer presión sobre algo, o término colectivo para los periódicos, los periodistas y los medios de noticias.frMachine ou dispositif servant à exercer une pression, ou terme collectif désignant les journaux, les journalistes et les médias d'information.deGerät oder Maschine, das bzw. die Druck ausübt; auch Sammelbegriff für Zeitungen, Journalisten und Nachrichtenmedien.ptDispositivo ou máquina usada para aplicar pressão, ou termo coletivo para jornais, jornalistas e veículos de notícia.zh施加压力的装置或机器；也指新闻界、报界、记者和新闻媒体的统称。arآلة أو جهاز يُستخدم لتطبيق الضغط، أو مصطلح جماعي يدل على الصحف والصحفيين ووسائل الإعلام الإخبارية.

1. Media and journalism B1 formal

   Newspapers, magazines, and journalists considered as a group.

   • The press reported on the political scandal.
   • She works for a major press organization.
   • Freedom of the press is essential in a democracy.

   ruПрессаesPrensa (medios de comunicación)frPresse (médias et journalisme)dePresseptImprensazh新闻界arالصحافة

   المرادفات: fourth estatenews media

2. Printing machine B1 formal

   A machine used for printing books, newspapers, or other materials.

   • The printing press revolutionized communication.
   • They bought a new press for the publishing house.
   • The old press is still functioning perfectly.

   ruПечатный станокesPrensa de imprimirfrPresse (machine d'impression)deDruckmaschineptPrensa tipográficazh印刷机arآلة الطباعة

   المرادفات: printing press

3. Pushing action A2 formal

   An act of pressing something, usually with force.

   • Give the button a firm press.
   • A gentle press is enough to open the lid.
   • He applied a press to the wound to stop the bleeding.

   ruНажатиеesacción de presionarfraction de presserdeDruckptPressãozh按压arضغط

   المرادفات: pressurepushshovesqueeze

4. Crowd or crush B2 informal

   A large group of people pushing closely together.

   • She got lost in the press of the crowd.
   • There was a press of fans at the concert entrance.
   • The press of people made it hard to move.

   ruТолпаesApretura, aglomeraciónfrPresse, foule qui se bousculedeMenschenmengeptMultidãozh拥挤的人群arالزحام

   المرادفات: crowdcrushhordemassmobmultitudeswarmthrong

• presses plural form
• presses' possessive plural form
• press's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to apply steady force to something, or to push or squeeze something firmly.

ruГлагол, означающий прикладывать постоянное усилие к чему-либо, или надавливать, сжимать что-либо с силой.esVerbo que significa aplicar una fuerza constante a algo, o empujar, apretar, presionar o comprimir algo con fuerza.frVerbe signifiant exercer une force constante sur quelque chose, ou appuyer, comprimer, serrer avec force.deVerb, das bedeutet, ständigen Druck auf etwas auszuüben oder etwas mit Kraft niederzudrücken, zusammenzupressen oder fest anzudrücken.ptVerbo que significa aplicar força ou pressão constante sobre algo, empurrando ou comprimindo; também pode indicar insistência ou urgência em persuadir alguém.zh动词，指对某物持续用力，或用力按压、挤压某物。arفعل يعني بذل جهد مستمر على شيء ما، أو الضغط عليه بقوة، أو عصره أو كبسه.

1. Push firmly A2 formal

   To push something firmly, often with a steady force.

   • She pressed the button to start the machine.
   • He pressed his hand against the door.
   • Press the dough flat with your fingers.

   ruНажиматьesPresionarfrpresser (pousser fermement)deDrückenptPressionarzh按arالضغط

   المرادفات: bearcompressdepressforcejampushsqueezethrust

   الأضداد: pullrelease

2. Iron clothes A2 formal

   To make clothes smooth using an iron.

   • I need to press my shirt before the meeting.
   • She pressed the dress for the wedding.
   • He always presses his trousers carefully.

   ruГладитьesPlanchar la ropafrRepasser (des vêtements)deBügelnptPassar roupazh熨烫arكي الملابس

   المرادفات: ironsmooth

3. Urge or insist B2 formal

   To try hard to persuade someone to do something.

   • They pressed him for a decision.
   • The reporter pressed the politician on the issue.
   • She pressed her parents to let her go to the concert.

   ruНастаиватьesinsistir, instarfrPresser, insisterdeDrängenptInsistirzh敦促arالإلحاح

   المرادفات: beseechentreatexhortimploreimportuneinsistpushurge

4. Squeeze to extract B1 formal

   To squeeze fruit or vegetables to get juice or oil.

   • They pressed apples to make cider.
   • Freshly pressed orange juice tastes best.
   • The machine presses olives to extract oil.

   ruВыжиматьesExprimirfrPresser pour extrairedeauspressenptEspremerzh榨arيعصر

   المرادفات: crushexpressextractmashsqueeze

• pressed past participle
• pressed past simple
• pressing present participle
• presses third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: press downpress down onpress onpress out