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press down

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb press down has 1 sense
  1. press down, depress - press down; "Depress the space key"
    --1 is one way to move, displace
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Press Down

Definition:

(verb) To exert force on something, usually with the palm or fingers, in a downward motion.

(noun) A technique or action of applying pressure downward on an object or surface.

Examples:

As a verb:

  1. She pressed down firmly on the stamp to ensure it stuck to the envelope.
  2. Remember to press down the Ctrl key while clicking on the link to open it in a new tab.
  3. The pianist pressed down the keys with great precision, producing beautiful melodies.

As a noun:

  1. Using the press down technique, the baker shaped the dough into a perfectly round loaf.
  2. The surgeon applied a gentle press down to stop the bleeding.
  3. During weightlifting, a proper press down of the barbell is crucial to engage the triceps.

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