forced to enlist in the army or navy

the day before we sailed, a number of pressed men were brought on board

move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force

he pressed his face to the glass

her body pressed against his

apply pressure to (something) to flatten, shape, or smooth it, typically by ironing

she pressed her nicest blouse

forcefully put forward (an opinion, claim, or course of action)

Rose did not press the point

raise (a specified weight) by lifting it to shoulder height and then gradually pushing it upwards above the head

try too hard to achieve distance with a shot, at the risk of inaccuracy

put someone or something to a specified use, especially as a temporary or makeshift measure

she was pressed into service as an interpreter

force (a man) to enlist in the army or navy