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pressedpast participle
UK
/prɛst/
US
/prɛst/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “press”.
He wore a pressed shirt to the meeting.
Он надел глаженую рубашку на встречу.
The pressed flowers were beautifully arranged in the frame.
Сжатые цветы были красиво оформлены в рамке.
The pressed metal sheets were used in the construction.
Прессованные металлические листы использовались в строительстве.
Additional translations
давленый
нажатый
спрессованный
Synonyms
compressed
squeezed
flattened
squashed
crushed
pressverb

pressed

Past Simple

pressed
Past Simple
pressed
Past Participle
pressing
Gerund
UK
/prɛs/
US
/prɛs/
Press the button to start the machine.
Нажмите кнопку, чтобы запустить машину.
He tried to press the grapes to make juice.
Он пытался давить виноград, чтобы сделать сок.
She pressed the cloth against the wound to stop the bleeding.
Она прижала ткань к ране, чтобы остановить кровотечение.
I need to press my shirt before the meeting.
Мне нужно утюжить рубашку перед встречей.
Additional translations
спрессовывать
придавливать
вдавливать
закладывать
Synonyms
push
squeeze
compress
flatten
urge
apply pressure
force
drive
Antonyms
release
let go

Definitions

pressedpast participle
Flattened or shaped by applying pressure.
The pressed flowers were carefully arranged in the scrapbook.
Experiencing an urgent shortage of something, especially time, money, or space (usually in the phrase "pressed for").
We're always pressed for cash after the holidays.
Ironed or smoothed out, typically referring to clothing.
He wore a neatly pressed shirt to the interview.
Obtained or produced by applying pressure to extract liquid or other substance from something.
She prefers cold-pressed apple juice for breakfast.
Subjected to persuasive or coercive pressure to do or accept something.
The committee felt pressed to reach a decision before the deadline.
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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