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to press for
[phrase form: press]
01
exigir, presionar por
to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority
Example
Environmentalists press for stricter regulations on pollution.
The students pressed for a change in the university 's policy.
The workers were pressing for better wages and conditions.
02
estar presionado por, estar en apuros de
to be in urgent need of something, often time or money
Example
The charity is pressed for resources and can not accommodate more requests.
She hurried to the meeting, clearly pressed for time.
They had to skip their vacation as they were pressed for money.
Ejemplo
Environmentalists press for stricter regulations on pollution.
The students pressed for a change in the university's policy.
The workers were pressing for better wages and conditions.
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