press definition

1. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
2. a machine used for printing
3. clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
4. any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
5. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
6. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
• examples: he gave the button a press
• examples: he used pressure to stop the bleeding
• examples: at the pressing of a button
7. exert pressure or force to or upon
• examples: He pressed down on the boards
• examples: press your thumb on this spot
8. place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
• examples: pressed flowers
9. crowd closely
• examples: The crowds pressed along the street
10. create by pressing
• examples: Press little holes into the soft clay
11. be urgent
• examples: This is a pressing problem
12. press from a plastic
• examples: press a record
13. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
• examples: `Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman