press down

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a ação de aplicar pressão ou força para baixo sobre algo; também pode significar compactar ou firmar algo pressionando-o para baixo.

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

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

1. Apply downward pressureformal

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

   Pressionar para baixo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbear downdepresspresspush downweigh down

   Antônimosliftraise

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.

   Sinônimosbottle upcheckcontaincurbhold backinhibitrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesubduesuppress

   Antônimosexpressoutletreleasevent

Verbo basepress