the state of demanding notice or attention
"the insistence of their hunger"
"the press of business matters"
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
"The press released a joint statement condemning the recent factory closures across the region."
a machine used for printing
"The old press at the community center is still churning out flyers for the local festival."
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
"After polishing his tennis racquet, he placed it back into the press to keep the frame straight until he could play again."
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
"The factory worker adjusted the settings on the press before feeding in a new sheet of metal to be stamped into car parts."
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
"After warming up her shoulders, she successfully pressed the heavy barbell straight overhead during her strength training session."
A device used to apply pressure to an item.
"She placed a clean cloth over the stain and pressed it firmly with her hand to remove the ink without rubbing."
In plain English: Press is another word for newspapers and magazines that report news stories.
"She sat in her chair and read the morning paper while drinking her coffee."
Usage: Use "press" as a noun when referring to a machine designed to exert force or squeeze objects, such as a clothes press or printing press. Do not use it for general pushing actions, which require the verb form.
exert pressure or force to or upon
"He pressed down on the boards"
"press your thumb on this spot"
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
"The liberal party pushed for reforms"
"She is crusading for women's rights"
"The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
"He pressed his hand firmly against the door to test if it would open."
In plain English: To press means to push something hard with your hand or another object.
"He pressed the button to start the machine."
Usage: Use "press" as a verb when you physically push something down or apply steady force against it, such as pressing a button or pressing your hand against a wall. Do not use it simply to mean "push" quickly or lightly, as that usually requires a different word like "push."
A surname.
"The local press club held an annual dinner to honor its founding member, Mr. Press."
The word "press" entered Middle English from the Old French presse, originally meaning a clothespress. It eventually displaced an earlier native English term for a crowd or throng to describe both physical compression and large groups of people.