press down

• Partikelverb, das ausdrückt, dass Druck oder Kraft von oben nach unten auf etwas ausgeübt wird, z. B. um es zu betätigen, festzuhalten, zu verdichten oder in eine Form zu bringen.

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

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Apply downward pressureformal

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

   Herunterdrücken

   • 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.

   Synonymebear downdepresspresspush downweigh down

   Antonymeliftraise

2. Suppress or restraininformal

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

   Unterdrücken

   • 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.

   Synonymebottle upcheckcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesubduesuppress

   Antonymeexpressoutletreleasevent

Grundverbpress