Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/
verb applying pressure to something
A1 She is pressing the button to call the elevator.
A2 He is pressing his clothes before the job interview.
B1 The chef is pressing the dough to make flatbread.
B2 The athlete is pressing weights to build muscle.
C1 The politician is pressing for stricter gun control laws.
C2 The CEO is pressing for a merger with a rival company.
adjective urgent or requiring immediate attention
A1 The pressing issue for the group was finding a place to eat lunch.
A2 She had a pressing need to finish her homework before bedtime.
B1 The team faced a pressing deadline to complete the project on time.
B2 The CEO addressed the pressing concerns of the company's shareholders during the meeting.
C1 The pressing matter of climate change requires immediate action from world leaders.
C2 The pressing demand for renewable energy solutions has led to significant advancements in technology.
formal The pressing issue of climate change requires immediate action from world leaders.
informal I have a pressing deadline to meet for my project at work.
slang I can't hang out tonight, I have a pressing engagement.
figurative The weight of the world felt like a pressing force on her shoulders.
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