Dictionary entryCEFR A2verb

press

IPA pronunciation: /pres/

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Russian meaning

нажимать, давить

English definition

To push something firmly, or to urge someone to do something.

Example

Press the button to start the machine.

Collocations

press the button
press charges
press for
press release

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