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zwängen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • squeeze verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.

Senses

zwängen is used for these senses in English:

  • squeeze (ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

squeeze — full definition

  1. verb To press something firmly from two or more sides.
  2. verb To force something into a tight space, or manage to fit it in.
  3. verb To put pressure on someone, financially or otherwise.
  4. noun An act of pressing or hugging something.
  5. noun A difficult situation caused by limited time, money, or space.
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