press onto

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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

press something onto something

 and press something on
to put pressure on something and cause it to stick to the surface of something. I pressed the label onto the envelope and took it to the post office. I pressed on the label.
See also: press
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • press (something) onto (something else)
  • tighten (something) onto (something else)
  • tack (something) onto (something else)
  • tack onto
  • stitch (something) onto (something else)
  • stitch onto
  • back onto
  • back onto (something)
  • hammer (something) onto (something)
  • hammer onto
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Combine with the melted butter and press onto the base and sides of a 23cm non-stick cake tin with a removable base, 4cm deep.
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The mold slides out of the press onto the cart, and the new mold slides into the press.
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"Instead, soak a cotton pad in IZ Beauty Cleanse, PS3, an acetone-free nail varnish remover enriched with hydrating oils, and gently press onto the nail for a few seconds to loosen the polish, before swiping off the remainder with a new pad."
Nailed on for winter; Follow these eight expert tips to get strong and stable nails all winter long, says KATIE WRIGHT
"Instead, soak a cotton pad in IZ Beauty Cleanse, PS3, and gently press onto the nail for a few seconds to loosen the polish, before swiping off the remainder with a new pad."
Don't let your nails hit snapping point; EDITED BY SALLY MCLEAN; Follow these eight expert tips to get strong and healthy nails all winter long
Starting at the bottom left of the towel, place the cutter into position and press onto the towel as firmly as if you were cutting out a cookie.
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TLF has also found savings in moving work from its sheetfed press onto the Tau.
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Form the orange marzipan into beaks and feet and gently press onto the balls.
You can be a hit with the chicks; You don't need eggs to have a cracking Easter. Impress your family with these fantastically fun seasonal recipes from Dr. Oetker, the home baking products specialist MARZIPAN CHIRPY CHICK TRUFFLES
After the cycle time is complete, a mold section is shuttled forward out of the press onto a knock out table to allow the operator to easily remove parts, inspect the mold and rapidly shuttle in the mold to repeat the cycle.
Cold pot transfer molding vacuum press
You just pull the adhesive tab off, press onto your nail and you instantly have a salon style manicure.
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A good line-out from Acklam allowed the forward pack to slowly make some hard yardage and press onto the Guisborough 22 line.
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Use a piece of tape to secure the circle and firmly press onto a square to make a shell.
Rose meringue with green strawberry sorbet and Tonka bean buttercream (serves 4)
Whether they want us to design for them a fully-operational website, with shopping carts, galleries and a unique company message, or come up with a logo they can heat press onto their Polo shirts, they commission us to make their business more attractive to customers.
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Season, then press onto the tapenade to form a crust.
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Press onto lamb and return to the oven for five minutes.
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Two vertical rows of toothed tools press onto the slat and move forward through the slats, scraping the slag off each slat with a smooth forward motion.
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