pressing

press (all) the right buttons

To do something very skillfully and in a way that produces the best or desired result. While the movie's plot is a bit thin, its charming 1980s aesthetic pushes all the right buttons. I must have hit the right buttons, because they've asked me back for a second interview.

press (one) to the wall

To force one into a desperate position in which one's options are limited and typically require desperate actions. If the government continues pushing its citizens to the wall, it shouldn't b surprised when they rise up to destroy it. Increasing financial pressures are pushing Tom to the wall. I think he needs help.

press (one's) luck

1. To risk losing the success or fortune one has garnered thus far by brashly or overconfidently seeking more. I've had some good winnings at blackjack, but I don't think I should press my luck any further.

2. To try to gain some additional benefit or advantage after one has already been granted or awarded something. Usually used in negative constructions as an imperative. If Mom is letting you stay out till midnight on Friday, don't press your luck and ask for a later curfew on Saturday, too. A: "Thank you for the raise. I was wondering if you might also consider expanding my benefits, too." B: "Don't press your luck."

press (someone or something) into service

To force, coerce, or pressure someone or something into fulfilling a particular function or purpose. My uncle is an ordained minister, so maybe we can press him into service for our wedding. Our van broke down just ahead of our big road trip, so our tiny sedan had to be pressed into service.

press (someone's) buttons

1. To do things that create a very strong emotional reaction in someone, especially anger, irritation, or exasperation. I hate Dave's new boyfriend—he's always trying to press my buttons, and he's doing a good job of it! No one will be able to press your buttons like your children, but it's all a part of the adventure of parenthood.

2. To be sexually attractive or arousing to someone. Did you see that waitress over at the other table? Man, she presses my buttons.

press (something) (up)on (one)

To urge or try to persuade someone to take or accept something. Despite our protests, my parents pressed the money on us to help pay for the wedding. He pressed the documents on the reporter, insisting that it would be a huge story.

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press (something) into (something)

To force someone or something into some space or crevice. The criminal pressed the hostages into a supply closet and locked the door. I pressed the part into the right slot, but the machine still didn't work.

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press (something) onto (something else)

To apply pressure down on something against the surface of something else. He pressed the temporary tattoo onto his arm. He pressed the rubber stamp onto the form to give his official mark of approval

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press (something) out of (something else)

To remove something from something else by pressing down on it. We press the oil out of whole olives using a hydraulic press. They don't have electricity on their farm, so they wash clothes by hand and press the water out of them with a mangle.

press (the) flesh

To meet, talk to, and shake hands with many different people. Used especially in reference to a politician running for office. There's no way you'll win the election if you aren't out pressing the flesh among your constituents. I've always been something of a germophobe, so I don't like pressing flesh with strangers.

press against (someone or something)

1. To push or lean against someone or something. There's a big piece of sheet metal pressing against the door we're trying to get open. Stop pressing against me, would you? You need to wait your turn like everyone else.

2. To push or lean someone or something against another person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "against." She pressed him against the door and leaned in for a kiss. He just kept pressing his fingers against the side of his head. Please don't press your feet against me like that.

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press ahead

To proceed or continue with some action, task, or activity, especially with determination or in the face of adversity. Often followed by "with." The start of my presentation did not go as I had hoped, but I had to just press ahead and keep talking. We need to press ahead and get back to camp before sunset. We decided to press ahead with the project despite our manager's departure.

press charges

To make a formal legal complaint of wrongdoing or mistreatment against another person. A: "Is it true that Greg pressed charges against you?" B: "Yes, but his claim is completely false! I've never done anything to him!" I really hope our neighbors don't press charges against us—I never would have cut down that tree if I had known it was on their property!

press down on (someone or something)

1. To push or lean down on someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing down on the door! They all dogpiled on me, but having all that weight press down on my started giving me an anxiety attack.

2. To push or lean someone or something down on another person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "down on." The criminal pressed the hostage down on the ground and put a gun against his head. Press your hand down on the wound to stop the flow of blood. Someone keeps pressing my hat down on me.

press for

1. To request, urge, or demand for something to happen. We've been pressing for an increase in the minimum wage for the last decade. Employees pressed for a police investigation into the CEO after it came to light that he'd been using company funds to pay for personal vacations.

2. To request, urge, or demand that someone do or provide something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "for." The journalist pressed him for an answer to her question, but the senator declined to comment. The auditors are pressing me for an explanation about the missing money—what am I supposed to tell them?

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press forward

1. To propel someone or something forward by pressing or leaning on them or it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "forward." We need to press this part forward so it lines up with the rest of the machine. Someone pressed me forward when the captain asked for volunteers.

2. To continue moving forward, especially in spite of a physical impediment of some kind. We kept pressing forward through the thick jungle foliage. I know everyone is tired, but we should press forward and get to camp before it gets too dark.

3. To continue making progress (in something), especially in spite of some kind of difficulty, setback, problem, etc. The loss of our chief researcher is tough, but we're going to press forward with our project nonetheless. I just hope the two governments keep pressing forward with discussions for a peace agreement.

press home

To emphasize or reiterate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "home." The nightly news always presses home the presence of danger in our city and makes my anxiety worse. I try to have some kind of visual aid to press my point home during a presentation.

press in

1. To force something in some space or crevice. A noun or pronoun can used between "press" and "in." He pressed the paste in the cracks to seal them up. She found a whole beneath the chair where she pressed in her chewed-up gum.

2. To depress something. A noun or pronoun can used between "press" and "in." I pressed in the button, but nothing happened. Make sure you press it in all the way, or it won't work.

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press on

1. To apply physical force or pressure on someone or something, typically with one's fingers. Next, press on the big red button—that should reset it. What about here? Does it hurt when I press on it? This part is out of place, which is making this piece press on the fan.

2. To push or lean against someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing on the door! It was awful having so many people press on me in the crowded train.

3. To cause something to stick onto some surface by applying pressure down on it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "on." He pressed the temporary tattoo on his arm. Make sure you press on the sticker for at least fifteen seconds, or it won't stay in place.

4. To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed on in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press on. We've come too far to turn back now!

5. To challenge someone insistently on some point or argument. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." The detective pressed the suspect on his alibi. The prosecutor kept pressing the witness on her statement.

6. To insist that someone accept something, especially a gift. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." My mother always presses all sorts of unnecessary gifts on the kids whenever we come to visit.

See also: on, press

press onward

To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed onward in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press onward. We've come too far to turn back now!

press out

To remove something by pressing down (on something else). A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "out." Make sure you press the water out with the wringer before you hang up the clothes to dry. We crush the washed olives into a paste, and then press out the oil using a hydraulic press.

press the button

1. To initiate a war with another country, especially a nuclear war. Many fear that the recent decision to restrict the country's access to foreign oil and other imports may drive their leader to press the button.

2. By extension, to initiate or instigate something. After debating it with myself for nearly a year, I decided to press the button and start my own company.

press the panic button

To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't press the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to press the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets.

press together

To apply pressure to two or more people or things in order for them to be sealed or stuck close together. A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "together." We pressed our lips together in a passionate kiss. We use steel rollers to press together the various materials. The thronging crowd pressed Janet and me together for the duration of the train ride.

press charges (against someone)

and file charges (against someone)

Fig. to make a formal charge of wrongdoing against someone. They agreed not to press charges against me if I agreed to pay for the damages.

press for something

1. to urge for something to be done; to request something. The mayor is pressing for an early settlement to the strike. I will press her for an answer. The citizens are pressing for an investigation of the incident.

2. to press a button for service. If you need any help, just press for service. Here is the steward's button. Just press for immediate service.

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press forward

to move forward; to struggle forward; to continue. Do not be discouraged. Let us press forward. We must press forward and complete this work on time.

press on something

to push or depress something, such as a button, catch, snap, etc. Press on this button if you require room service. Don't press on this because it rings a loud bell.

See also: on, press

press on(ward)

to continue; to continue to try. Don't give up! Press onward! I have lots to do. I must press on.

See also: on, press

press something together

to use pressure to close or unite things. He pressed his lips together and would say no more. Why are his lips pressed together so tightly?

press something (up)on someone

to urge or force something on someone; to try to get someone to accept something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) He always presses second helpings upon his guests. She pressed a gift on us that we could not refuse.

See also: on, press

press (up)on someone or something

to put pressure on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The crowd pressed upon the child, squeezing out all his breath. The load presses on your car's springs very heavily.

See also: on, press

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

press the button

initiate an action or train of events. informal

During the cold war period, this expression was often used with reference to the possible action of the US or Soviet presidents in starting a nuclear war.

press (or push or hit) the panic button

respond to a situation by panicking or taking emergency measures. informal

A panic button is a security device which can be used to raise the alarm in an emergency.

press for

To entreat or require someone to provide something: The reporters pressed the politician for a reply.

See also: press

press on

1. To apply direct pressure to something: I pressed on the edge of the table, and it tipped over.

2. To continue doing something with determination and despite setbacks: Despite their exhaustion, the climbers pressed on toward the summit.

See also: on, press

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

press the panic button

verb

See hit the panic button

press charges

To bring a formal accusation of criminal wrongdoing against someone.

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释义	pressing press (all) the right buttons To do something very skillfully and in a way that produces the best or desired result. While the movie's plot is a bit thin, its charming 1980s aesthetic pushes all the right buttons. I must have hit the right buttons, because they've asked me back for a second interview. See also: button, press, right press (one) to the wall To force one into a desperate position in which one's options are limited and typically require desperate actions. If the government continues pushing its citizens to the wall, it shouldn't b surprised when they rise up to destroy it. Increasing financial pressures are pushing Tom to the wall. I think he needs help. See also: press, wall press (one's) luck 1. To risk losing the success or fortune one has garnered thus far by brashly or overconfidently seeking more. I've had some good winnings at blackjack, but I don't think I should press my luck any further. 2. To try to gain some additional benefit or advantage after one has already been granted or awarded something. Usually used in negative constructions as an imperative. If Mom is letting you stay out till midnight on Friday, don't press your luck and ask for a later curfew on Saturday, too. A: "Thank you for the raise. I was wondering if you might also consider expanding my benefits, too." B: "Don't press your luck." See also: luck, press press (someone or something) into service To force, coerce, or pressure someone or something into fulfilling a particular function or purpose. My uncle is an ordained minister, so maybe we can press him into service for our wedding. Our van broke down just ahead of our big road trip, so our tiny sedan had to be pressed into service. See also: press, service press (someone's) buttons 1. To do things that create a very strong emotional reaction in someone, especially anger, irritation, or exasperation. I hate Dave's new boyfriend—he's always trying to press my buttons, and he's doing a good job of it! No one will be able to press your buttons like your children, but it's all a part of the adventure of parenthood. 2. To be sexually attractive or arousing to someone. Did you see that waitress over at the other table? Man, she presses my buttons. See also: button, press press (something) (up)on (one) To urge or try to persuade someone to take or accept something. Despite our protests, my parents pressed the money on us to help pay for the wedding. He pressed the documents on the reporter, insisting that it would be a huge story. See also: press press (something) into (something) To force someone or something into some space or crevice. The criminal pressed the hostages into a supply closet and locked the door. I pressed the part into the right slot, but the machine still didn't work. See also: press press (something) onto (something else) To apply pressure down on something against the surface of something else. He pressed the temporary tattoo onto his arm. He pressed the rubber stamp onto the form to give his official mark of approval See also: press press (something) out of (something else) To remove something from something else by pressing down on it. We press the oil out of whole olives using a hydraulic press. They don't have electricity on their farm, so they wash clothes by hand and press the water out of them with a mangle. See also: of, out, press press (the) flesh To meet, talk to, and shake hands with many different people. Used especially in reference to a politician running for office. There's no way you'll win the election if you aren't out pressing the flesh among your constituents. I've always been something of a germophobe, so I don't like pressing flesh with strangers. See also: flesh, press press against (someone or something) 1. To push or lean against someone or something. There's a big piece of sheet metal pressing against the door we're trying to get open. Stop pressing against me, would you? You need to wait your turn like everyone else. 2. To push or lean someone or something against another person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "against." She pressed him against the door and leaned in for a kiss. He just kept pressing his fingers against the side of his head. Please don't press your feet against me like that. See also: press press ahead To proceed or continue with some action, task, or activity, especially with determination or in the face of adversity. Often followed by "with." The start of my presentation did not go as I had hoped, but I had to just press ahead and keep talking. We need to press ahead and get back to camp before sunset. We decided to press ahead with the project despite our manager's departure. See also: ahead, press press charges To make a formal legal complaint of wrongdoing or mistreatment against another person. A: "Is it true that Greg pressed charges against you?" B: "Yes, but his claim is completely false! I've never done anything to him!" I really hope our neighbors don't press charges against us—I never would have cut down that tree if I had known it was on their property! See also: charge, press press down on (someone or something) 1. To push or lean down on someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing down on the door! They all dogpiled on me, but having all that weight press down on my started giving me an anxiety attack. 2. To push or lean someone or something down on another person or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "down on." The criminal pressed the hostage down on the ground and put a gun against his head. Press your hand down on the wound to stop the flow of blood. Someone keeps pressing my hat down on me. See also: down, on, press press for 1. To request, urge, or demand for something to happen. We've been pressing for an increase in the minimum wage for the last decade. Employees pressed for a police investigation into the CEO after it came to light that he'd been using company funds to pay for personal vacations. 2. To request, urge, or demand that someone do or provide something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "for." The journalist pressed him for an answer to her question, but the senator declined to comment. The auditors are pressing me for an explanation about the missing money—what am I supposed to tell them? See also: press press forward 1. To propel someone or something forward by pressing or leaning on them or it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "forward." We need to press this part forward so it lines up with the rest of the machine. Someone pressed me forward when the captain asked for volunteers. 2. To continue moving forward, especially in spite of a physical impediment of some kind. We kept pressing forward through the thick jungle foliage. I know everyone is tired, but we should press forward and get to camp before it gets too dark. 3. To continue making progress (in something), especially in spite of some kind of difficulty, setback, problem, etc. The loss of our chief researcher is tough, but we're going to press forward with our project nonetheless. I just hope the two governments keep pressing forward with discussions for a peace agreement. See also: forward, press press home To emphasize or reiterate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "home." The nightly news always presses home the presence of danger in our city and makes my anxiety worse. I try to have some kind of visual aid to press my point home during a presentation. See also: home, press press in 1. To force something in some space or crevice. A noun or pronoun can used between "press" and "in." He pressed the paste in the cracks to seal them up. She found a whole beneath the chair where she pressed in her chewed-up gum. 2. To depress something. A noun or pronoun can used between "press" and "in." I pressed in the button, but nothing happened. Make sure you press it in all the way, or it won't work. See also: press press on 1. To apply physical force or pressure on someone or something, typically with one's fingers. Next, press on the big red button—that should reset it. What about here? Does it hurt when I press on it? This part is out of place, which is making this piece press on the fan. 2. To push or lean against someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing on the door! It was awful having so many people press on me in the crowded train. 3. To cause something to stick onto some surface by applying pressure down on it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "on." He pressed the temporary tattoo on his arm. Make sure you press on the sticker for at least fifteen seconds, or it won't stay in place. 4. To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed on in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press on. We've come too far to turn back now! 5. To challenge someone insistently on some point or argument. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." The detective pressed the suspect on his alibi. The prosecutor kept pressing the witness on her statement. 6. To insist that someone accept something, especially a gift. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." My mother always presses all sorts of unnecessary gifts on the kids whenever we come to visit. See also: on, press press onward To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed onward in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press onward. We've come too far to turn back now! See also: onward, press press out To remove something by pressing down (on something else). A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "out." Make sure you press the water out with the wringer before you hang up the clothes to dry. We crush the washed olives into a paste, and then press out the oil using a hydraulic press. See also: out, press press the button 1. To initiate a war with another country, especially a nuclear war. Many fear that the recent decision to restrict the country's access to foreign oil and other imports may drive their leader to press the button. 2. By extension, to initiate or instigate something. After debating it with myself for nearly a year, I decided to press the button and start my own company. See also: button, press press the panic button To overreact to a negative situation with an inordinate amount of fear, alarm, or confusion. If you're going to be a successful boss, you can't press the panic button every time your company has a minor setback. New parents tend to press the panic button over every little sniffle their first baby gets. See also: button, panic, press press together To apply pressure to two or more people or things in order for them to be sealed or stuck close together. A noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "together." We pressed our lips together in a passionate kiss. We use steel rollers to press together the various materials. The thronging crowd pressed Janet and me together for the duration of the train ride. See also: press, together Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. press charges (against someone) and file charges (against someone) Fig. to make a formal charge of wrongdoing against someone. They agreed not to press charges against me if I agreed to pay for the damages. See also: charge, press press for something 1. to urge for something to be done; to request something. The mayor is pressing for an early settlement to the strike. I will press her for an answer. The citizens are pressing for an investigation of the incident. 2. to press a button for service. If you need any help, just press for service. Here is the steward's button. Just press for immediate service. See also: press press forward to move forward; to struggle forward; to continue. Do not be discouraged. Let us press forward. We must press forward and complete this work on time. See also: forward, press press on something to push or depress something, such as a button, catch, snap, etc. Press on this button if you require room service. Don't press on this because it rings a loud bell. See also: on, press press on(ward) to continue; to continue to try. Don't give up! Press onward! I have lots to do. I must press on. See also: on, press press something together to use pressure to close or unite things. He pressed his lips together and would say no more. Why are his lips pressed together so tightly? See also: press, together press something (up)on someone to urge or force something on someone; to try to get someone to accept something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) He always presses second helpings upon his guests. She pressed a gift on us that we could not refuse. See also: on, press press (up)on someone or something to put pressure on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The crowd pressed upon the child, squeezing out all his breath. The load presses on your car's springs very heavily. See also: on, press McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. press the button initiate an action or train of events. informal During the cold war period, this expression was often used with reference to the possible action of the US or Soviet presidents in starting a nuclear war. See also: button, press press (or push or hit) the panic button respond to a situation by panicking or taking emergency measures. informal A panic button is a security device which can be used to raise the alarm in an emergency. See also: button, panic, press Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary press for v. To entreat or require someone to provide something: The reporters pressed the politician for a reply. See also: press press on v. 1. To apply direct pressure to something: I pressed on the edge of the table, and it tipped over. 2. To continue doing something with determination and despite setbacks: Despite their exhaustion, the climbers pressed on toward the summit. See also: on, press The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. press the panic button verb See hit the panic button See also: button, panic, press McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions press charges To bring a formal accusation of criminal wrongdoing against someone. See also: charge, press American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: press (all) the right buttons press the right button lean, mean (something) machine box clever boxing be boxing clever under control Eskimo (someone) could sell an icebox to an Eskimo (someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill References in periodicals archive VIEW VIDEO: See a basket press in action, from loading grapes and pressing juice to dumping cake and cleaning the equipment. Basket presses are big for reds: boutique winemakers like the gentle touch, despite lower yield Turning the large wheel at the end of the press draws the fingers together, pressing the bow with minimal stress. Pressing business: while new bow designs present maintenance challenges, new bow presses meet the challenges "The advantage of this multi-axial type of structure is that the yarn systems can be tailored to either meet the demands of a 'fine' sheet side pressing surface or provide the void space necessary for high water removal," said Riffle. Not your father's press section If an opposing team continually takes the ball out of bounds from their left side, the pressing team can switch the tight side and the wide sides of their "1 Press." The full court zone press and multiple stunts part I: the 1-2-1-1 press A recent success for membrane pressing of Kydex sheet is the Kiva line of "space-age" office furniture by Herman Miller Co., Zeeland, Mich. Thermoforming carves new role in decorating wood. (Thermoforming) Optional equipment includes electrically heated platens to 600 [degrees], 800 [degrees] or 1,200 [degrees] F, with digital temperature controllers, low pressure system, pressing speed control, etc. EQUIPMENT The newest approach, shoe pressing, is currently (or by year end) being used on 12 tissue machines worldwide, of which six are in Europe, five in the Americas, and one in the Middle East. Using new technology to target tissue markets Strosses cites how arm training, for instance, is the natural result of working other body parts: "If you are doing a pressing movement or two, such as the bench press and the press behind the neck, there's no reason right now to do any of the isolated triceps movements (tricep extensions, press-downs, etc.) Figure Eights simplify your off-season football conditioning program Pressing force, supplied completely by vacuum, ranges from 3.4 to 28.3 tons. Low-pressure vacuum molding challenges spray-up rigidizing methods Available with a pressing force of 50 tons or more, Bipel presses incorporate the latest in microprocessor technology and are specially suited to high integrity moldings. Corporate profile '89 Geschmay possesses a strong technical capability and proven product and application skills, especially on high-speed machines in both pressing and drying. Corporate information The first step in designing an upper body DP is to determine whether to target the primary pressing muscles (i.e., the anterior shoulder region, chest, and triceps) or the primary pulling muscles (i.e., the posterior shoulder region, upper back, and biceps) of the torso. High-tension multiple sets for the upper body Company's power divider machine for small rubber printing dies has a pressing force said to be low enough to eliminate stops and to hot stamp unsupported parts. Decorating, printing, finishing systems: product lines reviewed Impulse pressing is a process in which water is removed from a wet paper web by the combined action of mechanical pressure and intense heat. The role of evaporative dewatering in impulse pressing Hoesch Maschinenfabrik Deutschland AG (represented by Girard Associates, Inc., Middleburg Heights, Ohio) is now claiming fast-close speeds of up to 2362 in./min on its latest-generation OKP presses, together with pressing speeds of 140 in./min and full-tonnage build-up times of only 0.5 sec. For SMC/GMT compression molding: new high-tech equipment at K'89
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