press down
press down · presses down · pressed down · pressing down
deprimieren
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, downUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, down.
» Press down on the lever.
Meaning
3 sensesUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, down.
press down
(figuratively, intransitive)To exert an oppressive influence.
To press or push, especially for a long time.
Examples
11 sentencesPress down on the lever.
If something ridiculous occurs, then press down on the red button.
Yanni pressed the sticker down on all sides.
He pressed down on the suitcase to close it.
ruОн надавил на чемодан, чтобы его закрыть.
deEr drückte auf den Koffer, um ihn zu schließen.
He wore a pressed button-down collar shirt and black pants.
Forms
presses down, pressing down, pressed down, pressed down| Base form | press down · to press down |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | presses down |
| Present participle | pressing down |
| Past simple | pressed down |
| Past participle | pressed down |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
6 phrasal verbs- press outвисловити, висловлюватиExtinguish by crushing, as a cigar.
- press onTo persist, to continue to advance.
- press inTo force something or someone inside something, by physical pressure.
- press downUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, down.
- press aheadTo continue towards an objective.
- press forwardTo proceed or move forward with more urgency, especially when facing adversity.
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- press down:depress
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb