press down

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une pression ou une force dirigée vers le bas sur quelque chose.

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

indénombrable · transitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Apply downward pressureformal

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

   presser vers le bas

   • 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.

   Synonymesbear downdepresspresspush downweigh down

   Antonymesliftraise

2. Suppress or restraininformal

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

   réprimer, contenir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbottle upcheckcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesubduesuppress

   Antonymesexpressoutletreleasevent

Verbe de basepress