Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pressing
Adjective
/ˈprɛs.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of applying weight or force to something.
Examples
- She had a pressing need to finish her work before the deadline.
- He is pressing the button to start the machine.
- The doctor responded to the pressing calls from the patients.
Meaning
Pressing can refer to the physical act of applying pressure, but it can also describe something that is urgent or important.
Synonyms
- urgent
- urgent
- acute
- crucial
- important
