- press something into
- put something to a specified use, especially as a temporary or makeshift measure.→ press
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
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press something into service — press (something) into service to use something for an unusual purpose. A few buses and trucks were pressed into service, but the vast majority of refugees walked … New idioms dictionary
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press someone or something into service — press (someone or something) into service : to use (someone or something) for a particular job or purpose when a special need occurs Retired doctors and nurses were pressed into service to help care for the wounded. The backup computer was… … Useful english dictionary
press something home — or press home something 1) to push something completely into its correct place 2) to repeat or explain something carefully so that you are certain someone understands it completely The mayor s office is expected to press home its opposition to… … English dictionary
press someone into service — press (someone) into service to persuade or force someone to do something. Murphy pressed his sister into service to do the research … New idioms dictionary
press into service — press (something) into service to use something for an unusual purpose. A few buses and trucks were pressed into service, but the vast majority of refugees walked … New idioms dictionary
press — press1 [ pres ] noun *** ▸ 1 newspapers etc. ▸ 2 machine for printing ▸ 3 publishing business ▸ 4 piece of equipment ▸ 5 single push on something ▸ 6 making clothes smooth ▸ 7 many people pushing 1. ) the press newspapers and news magazines: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
press */*/*/ — I UK [pres] / US noun Word forms press : singular press plural presses 1) the press newspapers and news magazines the national/local/American/sports press the popular/tabloid press in the press: She has been criticized in the press for not… … English dictionary
press — press1 verb 1》 move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force. ↘exert continuous physical force on, especially in order to operate a device. ↘squeeze (someone s arm or hand) as a sign … English new terms dictionary
press# — press n throng, crush, *crowd, mob, rout, horde Analogous words: *multitude, army, host, legion press vb Press, bear, bear down, squeeze, crowd, jam mean to exert pressure upon something or someone continuously or for a length of time. They are… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
