press down

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar la acción de aplicar presión o fuerza hacia abajo sobre algo.

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

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Apply downward pressureformal

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

   presionar hacia abajo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbear downdepresspresspush downweigh down

   Antónimosliftraise

2. Suppress or restraininformal

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

   reprimir

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbottle upcheckcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesubduesuppress

   Antónimosexpressoutletreleasevent

Verbo basepress