noun

1. PRESS, the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
2. PRESS, a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
3. PRESS, any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
4. PRESS, a machine used for printing
5. PRESS, clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
6. PRESS, a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
7. PRESS, the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
8. PRESS, a dense crowd of people
9. PRESS, the state of demanding notice or attention

verb

1. PRESS, ask for or request earnestly
2. PRESS, force or impel in an indicated direction
3. PRESS, lift weights
4. PRESS, squeeze or press together
5. PRESS, place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
6. PRESS, press and smooth with a heated iron
7. PRESS, exert pressure or force to or upon
8. PRESS, make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
9. PRESS, press from a plastic
10. PRESS, create by pressing
11. PRESS, crowd closely
12. PRESS, exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
13. PRESS, to be oppressive or burdensome
14. PRESS, be urgent