Press
/prɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) The collective body of journalists and news media organizations.
The press reported extensively on the political scandal.
- (n.) A device or machine used to apply pressure, especially to print text or images.
The newspaper was printed using a large printing press.
- (v.) To apply pressure to something, often to flatten or shape it.
She pressed the flowers between heavy books to preserve them.
- (v.) To urge or insist repeatedly on a point or action.
The lawyer pressed the witness for a clear answer.
Forms
- presses
- pressing
- pressed
Related terms
Commentary
As a legal term, "press" often relates to freedom of the press and media regulations; distinguish clearly between its noun and verb uses in statutes and contracts.
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