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press down

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌprɛs ˈdaʊn/ · UK /ˌpres ˈdaʊn/

press down means: To push something firmly towards a lower position or hold it there.

verb

PUSH DOWNWARDA2

To push something firmly towards a lower position or hold it there.

  • Press down on the button.
  • She pressed the lid down with both hands.
  • Keep pressing down on the pedal until the machine stops.

How to use it: press down on something (Press down on the lid until it clicks.); press something down (She pressed the handle down.)

Similar words: push down, depress

Opposites: lift

Common phrases: press down firmly, press down on something

WEIGH HEAVILYC1

To make someone feel worried, unhappy, or unable to act freely.

  • His worries pressed down on him.
  • Years of poverty had pressed her down.
  • The fear of failure was pressing down on the whole team.

How to use it: press down on someone (The weight of responsibility pressed down on her.)

Similar words: weigh on, oppress

Common phrases: press down on someone, press someone down

Questions about press down

What does press down mean?

To push something firmly towards a lower position or hold it there.

What is press down in other languages?

Türkçe: aşağı bastırmak · Español: presionar hacia abajo · Français: appuyer · Deutsch: herunterdrücken · Italiano: premere verso il basso · 日本語: 押し下げる

How do you pronounce press down?

In American English /ˌprɛs ˈdaʊn/; in British English /ˌpres ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use press down in a sentence?

Press down on the button. She pressed the lid down with both hands.

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