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press /pres/ [v T] to push something firmly
with your fingers or with your feet: The
doctor gently pressed her stomach. _ I
pressed the brake pedal, but nothing
happened.
press sth down Press the lid down hard
to seal the tin.
press a button/bell/key (= in order to
make a machine work, a bell ring etc)
Which key do I press to delete it? _ To
get coffee, put your money in the
machine and press the green button.
squeeze [v T] to push something firmly
inwards with your hands or fingers:
I squeezed the toothpaste tube, but
nothing came out. _ squeezing a damp
cloth to get the water out.
Squeeze sb’s arm/hand (= as a sign of
love or friendship) Alice squeezed my arm
affectionately, and said goodbye.
pinch [v T] to press someone’s skin
tightly between your fingers and thumb, so
that it hurts: Dad! Katy just pinched me!
touch [v T] ESPECIALLY AMERICAN to
press a button, for example on a telephone
or a computer screen, in order to make a
choice, get information, or make some-
thing work – used especially in instructions:
For room service, touch button 9. |
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squash [ v T] to damage something, especially
something soft, by pressing it and making it flat:
Someone sat on my hat and squashed it. _ Careful
you don’t squash those peaches.
squashed [adj] a squashed tomato
crush [ v T] to press something so hard that
it gets damaged or broken into pieces: His
leg was crushed in the accident. _ a machine
for crushing rocks
crushed [adj] The path was made of crushed shells
mash [v T] to press fruit or cooked vegetables
with a fork or similar tool, until they are soft
and smooth: Mash the bananas and add them to
the mixture.
mashed [adj] pie and mashed potatoes
grind [ v T] to break something such as corn
or coffee beans into powder using a machine or
special tool: Grind some black pepper over the
salad.
grinding – ground – have ground
ground [adj] freshly ground coffee |
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