pressing (Adjective) — Compelling immediate action. ex. "too pressing to permit of longer delay"
pressing (Adjective) — Persistently insisting. ex. "He was pressing and persuasive"
pressing (Noun) — The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure. ex. "at the pressing of a button"
pressing (Noun) — A metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press.
pressing (Verb) — Exert pressure or force to or upon. ex. "He pressed down on the boards" ex. "press your thumb on this spot"
pressing (Verb) — Force or impel in an indicated direction. ex. "I pressed him to finish his studies"
pressing (Verb) — To be oppressive or burdensome. ex. "Something pressed on his mind"
pressing (Verb) — Place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure. ex. "pressed flowers"
pressing (Verb) — Bring together or compress. ex. "she pressed her lips"
pressing (Verb) — Crowd closely. ex. "The crowds pressed along the street"
pressing (Verb) — Create by pressing. ex. "Press little holes into the soft clay"
pressing (Verb) — Be urgent. ex. "This is a pressing problem"
pressing (Verb) — 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. ex. "She is pressing for women's rights"
pressing (Verb) — Make from plastic by moulding or to a shape or pattern. ex. "press a record"
pressing (Verb) — Make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby. ex. "'Now press hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
pressing (Verb) — Apply pressure and smooth with a heated iron. ex. "press your shirts"
pressing (Verb) — Lift weights. ex. "This guy can press 300 pounds"
pressing (Verb) — Ask for or request earnestly.