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

requiring quick or immediate action or attention

inflation was the most pressing problem

he had pressing business in Scotland

an act or instance of applying force or weight to something

pure-grade olive oil is the product of the second or third pressings

a record or other object made by the application of force or weight