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press up

UK
/prɛs ʌp/
US
/prɛs ʌp/

Translations

press upverb
pressed up
Past Simple
pressed up
Past Participle
pressing up
Gerund
UK
/prɛs ʌp/
US
/prɛs ʌp/
pousser vers le hautEmploi concret, souvent avec un objet ou un levier.
He pressed up on the lever to release the latch.
Il a poussé le levier vers le haut pour libérer le loquet.
Additional translations
mettre la pression surSens figuré, pour accentuer la pression ou l'exigence.
Synonyms
push up
raise
elevate
lift

Definitions

press upverb
To move or push upwards, often with force or effort.
He pressed up on the lever to release the latch.
To increase pressure or intensity on something or someone.
The coach pressed up the team to perform better in the second half.
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