press down

• فعل مركب يدل على بذل ضغط أو قوة موجّهة إلى أسفل على شيء ما، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى كبس الشيء أو رصّه أو تسويته بالضغط عليه من أعلى.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of applying downward pressure or force on something.

غير معدود · متعدٍّ · فعل مركّب، قابل للفصل

1. Apply downward pressureformal

   To push or exert force on something from above, typically with a hand or tool.

   الضغط للأسفل

   • Press down firmly on the lid to seal the container.
   • He pressed down on the brake pedal to stop the car.
   • Press down the button to start the machine.

   المرادفاتbear downdepresspresspush downweigh down

   الأضدادliftraise

2. Suppress or restraininformal

   To hold back or control an emotion, feeling, or reaction.

   كبت

   • She pressed down her anger and remained calm.
   • He tried to press down his anxiety before the interview.
   • They pressed down their laughter during the serious meeting.

   المرادفاتbottle upcheckcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesubduesuppress

   الأضدادexpressoutletreleasevent

الفعل الأساسيpress