Cari
to press
01
menekan, mendorong
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Contoh-contoh
He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.
Dia menekan kakinya pada akselerator untuk meningkatkan kecepatan mobil.
The athlete pressed her body against the wall, preparing for the starting signal.
Atlet itu menekan tubuhnya ke dinding, bersiap untuk sinyal start.
02
memeras, menekan
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Contoh-contoh
She pressed the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
Dia memeras jeruk untuk mengekstrak jus segar untuk sarapan.
The chef pressed the lemons to obtain the tangy juice for the recipe.
Koki memeras lemon untuk mendapatkan jus asam untuk resepnya.
03
menyetrika, menekan
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Contoh-contoh
She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event.
Dia menyetrika gaunnya untuk menghilangkan kerutan sebelum menghadiri acara tersebut.
The tailor pressed the seams of the suit jacket to give it a crisp and polished look.
Tukang jahit menyetrika jahitan jaket jas untuk memberikannya tampilan yang rapi dan mengkilap.
04
mengangkat, mendorong
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
Contoh-contoh
He pressed the barbell overhead, focusing on his shoulder muscles.
Dia menekan barbel di atas kepala, fokus pada otot bahunya.
The athlete pressed the kettlebell above his head in a controlled motion.
Atlet itu menekan kettlebell di atas kepalanya dengan gerakan terkendali.
05
menekan, mencet
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
Contoh-contoh
Press the button to start the machine.
Tekan tombol untuk menyalakan mesin.
He pressed the switch to turn off the lights.
Dia menekan saklar untuk mematikan lampu.
06
mendesak, bersikeras
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
Contoh-contoh
He pressed his boss for a promotion, citing his accomplishments and dedication to the company.
Dia menekan bosnya untuk promosi, mengutip prestasinya dan dedikasi kepada perusahaan.
The reporters pressed the politician for answers regarding the controversial decision.
Para wartawan menekan politisi itu untuk mendapatkan jawaban mengenai keputusan kontroversial tersebut.
07
menekan, mendorong
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Contoh-contoh
He pressed the lever down to activate the machine and start the process.
Dia menekan tuas untuk mengaktifkan mesin dan memulai proses.
The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver.
Arus yang kuat menekan perahu ke batu, membuatnya sulit untuk bermanuver.
08
menekan, meratakan
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Contoh-contoh
The children pressed flowers between the pages of a heavy book.
Anak-anak menekan bunga di antara halaman-halaman buku yang berat.
Archivists and historians may press important documents to prevent further damage and ensuring their readability.
Arsiparis dan sejarawan mungkin menekan dokumen penting untuk mencegah kerusakan lebih lanjut dan memastikan keterbacaannya.
09
menekan, mengompres
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Contoh-contoh
The vinyl record was pressed using a hydraulic press, which molded the vinyl into the desired shape and size.
Rekaman vinil ditekan menggunakan mesin press hidrolik, yang membentuk vinil menjadi bentuk dan ukuran yang diinginkan.
The book publisher decided to expand its operations and start pressing CDs alongside printed materials.
Penerbit buku memutuskan untuk memperluas operasinya dan mulai menekan CD di samping bahan cetak.
10
berdesakan, berkerumun
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Contoh-contoh
The fans pressed against the barricades, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
Para penggemar berdesakan di barikade, ingin melihat selebriti favorit mereka.
As the concert started, the crowd pressed forward, trying to get closer to the stage.
Saat konser dimulai, kerumunan berdesakan ke depan, berusaha mendekati panggung.
11
mendesak, bersikeras
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Contoh-contoh
The friend pressed a gift on him, insisting that he accept it as a token of their friendship.
Temannya mendesak hadiah padanya, bersikeras agar dia menerimanya sebagai tanda persahabatan mereka.
The parents pressed their advice on their teenage daughter.
Orang tua mendesak nasihat mereka pada putri remaja mereka.
12
bersikeras, menekan
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
Contoh-contoh
The activist group held a gathering to press their demands for stricter environmental regulations.
Kelompok aktivis mengadakan pertemuan untuk menekan tuntutan mereka atas peraturan lingkungan yang lebih ketat.
The politician continued to press his point during the debate.
Politisi itu terus mendesak poinnya selama debat.
Press
01
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
Contoh-contoh
She kept her coats in the large wooden press.
The linen press in the hallway stored fresh sheets.
02
mesin cetak, press
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
Contoh-contoh
They used an old-fashioned press to print the posters by hand.
Mereka menggunakan mesin cetak kuno untuk mencetak poster secara manual.
The press was running nonstop to print the daily newspaper.
Mesin cetak berjalan tanpa henti untuk mencetak koran harian.
03
pers, media
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Contoh-contoh
He gave an interview to the press about his new book.
Dia memberikan wawancara kepada pers tentang bukunya yang baru.
The press covered the event extensively, with multiple stories published.
Pers meliput acara tersebut secara luas, dengan beberapa cerita yang diterbitkan.
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
Contoh-contoh
He gave the dough a firm press to flatten it evenly.
The iron requires a steady press to remove wrinkles.
05
angkat, tekan
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Contoh-contoh
The press requires strong shoulders and core stability.
Press membutuhkan bahu yang kuat dan stabilitas inti.
She added the press to her workout routine for upper body strength.
Dia menambahkan press ke rutin latihannya untuk kekuatan tubuh bagian atas.
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
Contoh-contoh
The factory installed a new hydraulic press for shaping metal sheets.
Juice is extracted using an industrial fruit press.
07
a device used to prevent rackets from warping
Contoh-contoh
After use, he placed the tennis racket in the press.
Wooden rackets must stay in the press to maintain their shape.
08
a tightly packed group of individuals, often in a public or media setting
Contoh-contoh
The press of people at the concert made it hard to move.
Reporters formed a press around the celebrity.
09
mesin cetak, percetakan
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Contoh-contoh
The press was running nonstop to meet the tight deadline.
Mesin cetak berjalan tanpa henti untuk memenuhi tenggat waktu yang ketat.
A malfunction in the press caused a delay in the magazine ’s release.
Kerusakan pada mesin cetak menyebabkan keterlambatan rilis majalah.
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