press

fe’l verb

1. To compress, squeeze. to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice
2. To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth. to press a hat
3. To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction. to press a crowd back
4. To try to force (something upon someone). to press the Bible on an audience

ot noun

1. A device used to apply pressure to an item. a flower press
2. A printing machine. Stop the presses!
3. (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers). This article appeared in the press.
4. An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard). Put the cups in the press.