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 pressing pressing /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

adjective

  1. () Compelling immediate action  ( pressing , urgent )
    compelling immediate action
     Too pressing to permit of longer delay
    too pressing to permit of longer delay
     The urgent words Hurry! Hurry!'
    the urgent words Hurry! Hurry!'
     Bridges in urgent need of repair
    bridges in urgent need of repair

noun

  1. () The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure  ( press , pressing , pressure )
    the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
     He gave the button a press
    he gave the button a press
     He used pressure to stop the bleeding
    he used pressure to stop the bleeding
     At the pressing of a button
    at the pressing of a button
  2. A metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press  ( pressing )
    a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press