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To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.

To compress, squeeze.

Example: to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice

To clasp, hold in an embrace.

Under strain or deprivation

Example: He found himself hard pressed.

Recruited by a press gang