press
Translation
to press, to push, to urge, to iron
Examples
Press the button to start.
Press the button to start.
Don't press me for an answer.
Don't press me for an answer.
She pressed the flowers in a book.
She pressed the flowers in a book.
He pressed his shirt before the meeting.
He pressed his shirt before the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to apply force to (sth.) Press the button to start.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to urge (sb.) for (sth.) Don't press me for an answer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: push, squeeze, urge
Etymology
From Latin 'pressare', meaning 'to press'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pressing a button on an espresso machine to get coffee.