Definitions for pressing

(the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button")

(a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press)

(exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot")

(force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies")

(to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind")

(place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers")

(squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle")

(crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street")

(create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay")

(be urgent; "This is a pressing problem")

(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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate")

(press from a plastic; "press a record")

(make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman")

(press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing")

(lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds")

(ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons")

(compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair")