press

Translation

press

Definition

The word 'press' can function as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it primarily means to apply steady force to something, often with the hand or fingers, or to push something against a surface. It can also mean to urge someone insistently, to move forward in a crowd, or to manufacture something by applying pressure (e.g., pressing a record). In a media context, it refers to the collective term for journalists and news organizations. As a noun, it refers to the act of pressing, a machine used for pressing, or the news media collectively.

Example

• “Press the button to start the machine.”

  Makineyi başlatmak için düğmeye basın.

• “The freedom of the press is essential for democracy.”

  Basın özgürlüğü demokrasi için gereklidir.

• “She had to press her suit before the interview.”

  Mülakattan önce takım elbisesini ütülemek zorunda kaldı.

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