pressing

Meanings

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
  • "at the pressing of a button"
• a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
• exert pressure or force to or upon
• force or impel in an indicated direction
• to be oppressive or burdensome; ,
• place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
• squeeze or press together
• crowd closely
• create by pressing
• be urgent
  • "This is a pressing problem"
• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
• press from a plastic
• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
• press and smooth with a heated iron
• lift weights
• ask for or request earnestly
• compelling immediate action
  • "too pressing to permit of longer delay"

Synonyms

adjure, agitate, beseech, bid, campaign, compact, compress, conjure, constrict, contract, crusade, entreat, exhort, fight, iron, iron out, press, press out, pressure, push, squeeze, urge, urge on, urgent, weigh, weight-lift, weightlift