press

any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

“he gave the button a press”

“he used pressure to stop the bleeding”

“at the pressing of a button”

create by pressing

“Press little holes into the soft clay”

be urgent

“This is a pressing problem”

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

“The liberal party pushed for reforms”

“She is crusading for women's rights”

“The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate”

press from a plastic

“press a record”

make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

“‘Now push hard,’ said the doctor to the woman”

press and smooth with a heated iron

“press your shirts”

“she stood there ironing”

lift weights

“This guy can press 300 pounds”

ask for or request earnestly

“The prophet bid all people to become good persons”