press in Latin
press in Latin is torcular, prēlum, premō — press means to push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
press in Latin
torcular
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
prēlum
(countable) A device used to apply pressure to an item.
premō
What does "press" mean?
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verb To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
"Press the button to start the machine."
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verb To urge someone strongly to do or agree to something.
"The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer."
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noun Newspapers and journalists collectively; the news media.
"The scandal drew widespread attention from the press."
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noun A machine used to apply strong force, such as for printing or shaping material.
"The printing press revolutionized the spread of information."
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press in a sentence
- Press the button to start the machine.
- She pressed her hand against the cold glass.
- The reporter pressed the minister for a direct answer.
- The scandal drew widespread attention from the press.
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What is "press" in Latin?
"press" in Latin is torcular, prēlum, premō. press means: To push firmly against something, or push down on a button or surface.
How do you use "press" in a sentence?
Example: "Press the button to start the machine." In Latin, "press" is torcular, prēlum, premō.
Are there other ways to say "press" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "press": torcular, prēlum, premō.
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