press

verb B1 Neutral

Daily Life Technology

Meaning

To press means to push something down or to apply pressure to it.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "press" with "impress," which means to make someone admire you.

Example Sentences

Can you press the button to start the machine ?

Please do not press the button until the light turns green .

Please press the button to start the coffee machine .

Please press the button to start the machine .

Word in Context

This morning I was in the kitchen making tea . I had to press the small button on the kettle to make the water boil . While I waited , I cut a slice of bread and put butter on it . I sat at the table and ate slowly , thinking about my plans for the day .

Common Phrases

press a button press charges press for information

Synonyms

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