Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

squeeze

verb
/skwiːz/
Definition
To apply pressure to something in order to compress it or extract its contents.
Examples
  • Squeeze the lemon to get more juice.
  • He had to squeeze through the crowd to get to the front.
  • She gave him a gentle squeeze on the arm to show support.
Meaning
Squeeze refers to the action of pressing something with your fingers or hands to make it smaller or to extract liquid from it.
Synonyms
  • Compress
  • Press
  • Crush
  • Extract