verb

depress

Translation

to make someone feel sad, to press down, to reduce the level of activity

This rainy weather always depresses me.

Depress the clutch pedal fully before changing gear.

High interest rates can depress the housing market.

((sb.)) to make (sb.) sad The bad news depressed everyone.

((sth.)) to press (sth.) down Depress the button to start.

((sth.)) to reduce the level of (sth.) The new tax depressed sales.

Synonyms: sadden, press, lower; Antonyms: cheer, raise

From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'premere' (to press). Literally 'to press down'.

Imagine pressing something down – whether it's a button, someone's mood, or the economy.