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pressinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
Used as the present participle of the verb "press" when it functions adjectivally.
pressantAdjectif verbal; décrit une pression physique exercée de façon continue.
He felt a pressing hand on his shoulder.
Il sentit une main pressante sur son épaule.
Synonyms
urgent
imperative
critical
acute
crucial
exigent
demanding
compelling
insistent
immediate
high-priority
weighty
pressingnoun
pressings
pl
UK
/ˈprɛs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɛs.ɪŋ/
pressageAction de presser; emploi courant en vinification et en industrie.
The pressing of the grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.
Le pressage des raisins est une étape cruciale dans la vinification.
pressageImpression d’un disque ou exemplaire issu du pressage.
The band released a limited pressing of their new album on vinyl.
Le groupe a sorti un pressage limité de son nouvel album en vinyle.
tourteauRésidu solide obtenu après extraction d’huile ou de jus; terme technique.
Olive pressings are sometimes processed into animal feed.
Les tourteaux d’olives sont parfois transformés en aliment pour le bétail.
Additional translations
spécimen presséArts plastiques; résultat obtenu par compression de fleurs ou de végétaux.
Synonyms
compression
squeezing
exertion
application
stress
pressingadjective
more pressing
Comp.
most pressing
Super.
UK
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/
pressantS’emploie pour une nécessité urgente ou une pression physique continue.
The pressing issue of climate change demands global cooperation.
La question pressante du changement climatique exige une coopération mondiale.
Synonyms
urgent
critical
important
imperative
insistent
demanding
compelling
pressverb

pressing

Gerund

pressed
Past Simple
pressed
Past Participle
pressing
Gerund
UK
/prɛs/
US
/prɛs/
presserExercer une pression pour aplatir, façonner ou comprimer.
She pressed the dough flat with her hands.
Elle a pressé la pâte à plat avec ses mains.
appuyer surBouton, interrupteur, commande.
He pressed the button to start the machine.
Il a appuyé sur le bouton pour démarrer la machine.
insisterSens d'exhortation ou de demande pressante.
The lawyer pressed the witness for more details.
L'avocat a insisté auprès du témoin pour obtenir davantage de détails.
repasserVêtements ou tissu.
She pressed the shirt before hanging it in the closet.
Elle a repassé la chemise avant de la suspendre dans le placard.
Additional translations
foulerExprimer un liquide ou un jus par compression; emploi plus spécialisé.
faire pression pourSens figuré; formulation plus naturelle selon le contexte.
Synonyms
push
squeeze
compress
flatten
urge
apply pressure
force
drive
Antonyms
release
let go

Definitions

pressinggerund / present participle
Applying or exerting continuous pressure.
He felt a pressing hand on his shoulder.
pressingnoun
The act of applying pressure to something.
The pressing of the grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.
A phonograph record or a copy of a record produced by pressing.
The band released a limited pressing of their new album on vinyl.
An object or product created by applying pressure.
She framed the delicate flower pressing she made in art class.
The solid material that remains after something has been pressed to extract liquid, juice, or oil.
Olive pressings are sometimes processed into animal feed.
pressingadjective
Requiring immediate attention or action; urgent.
The pressing issue of climate change demands global cooperation.
pressverb
To apply force to something in order to move it, flatten it, or shape it.
She pressed the dough flat with her hands.
To push or squeeze something, typically a button or switch, to operate a device.
He pressed the button to start the machine.
To urge or insist on something persistently.
The lawyer pressed the witness for more details.
To iron clothes or fabric to remove wrinkles.
She pressed the shirt before hanging it in the closet.
To make a strong effort to achieve or obtain something.
The team pressed hard for a victory in the final minutes of the game.
To squeeze or compress something in order to extract liquid or juice from it.
They pressed the apples to make fresh cider.
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