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to squeeze
01
memeras, menekan
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Contoh-contoh
The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
Bola stres memberikan kelegaan saat dia memencetnya selama rapat yang tegang.
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
Dia dengan lembut memencet tangannya untuk menyampaikan kenyamanan dan kepastian.
02
memeras, mengekstrak
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Contoh-contoh
She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice for the recipe.
Dia memeras lemon untuk mengekstrak jus untuk resep.
He squeezed the sponge to remove excess water before cleaning the countertop.
Dia memeras spons untuk menghilangkan kelebihan air sebelum membersihkan meja.
03
memeluk erat, meremas
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Contoh-contoh
She squeezed her child tightly, showering them with love and affection.
Dia memeluk anaknya erat-erat, membanjiri mereka dengan cinta dan kasih sayang.
He squeezed his friend in a warm hug to congratulate them on their success.
Dia memeluk erat temannya dalam pelukan hangat untuk mengucapkan selamat atas kesuksesan mereka.
04
menekan, membebani
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Contoh-contoh
Government policies that increase taxes on low-income households can squeeze vulnerable individuals.
Kebijakan pemerintah yang menaikkan pajak pada rumah tangga berpenghasilan rendah dapat menekan individu yang rentan.
The constant demands of the job and unrealistic expectations from the boss began to squeeze the employees.
Tuntutan konstan pekerjaan dan harapan yang tidak realistis dari bos mulai membebani karyawan.
05
menyelinap, memeras
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
Contoh-contoh
The cat squeezed through the small gap in the fence to explore the neighbor's garden.
Kucing itu menyusup melalui celah kecil di pagar untuk menjelajahi taman tetangga.
She squeezed into the crowded elevator just before the doors closed.
Dia memeras masuk ke lift yang penuh sesak tepat sebelum pintu tertutup.
06
memeras, menekan
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
Contoh-contoh
She managed to squeeze her suitcase into the overhead compartment of the airplane.
Dia berhasil memaksakan kopernya ke dalam kompartemen atas pesawat.
He squeezed the large furniture through the narrow doorway with some difficulty.
Dia memeras perabot besar melalui pintu yang sempit dengan sedikit kesulitan.
07
memeras, mengorek
to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
Contoh-contoh
He managed to squeeze some extra information out of the reluctant witness during the interrogation.
Dia berhasil memeras beberapa informasi tambahan dari saksi yang enggan selama interogasi.
She squeezed a discount from the store owner by haggling persistently.
Dia memeras diskon dari pemilik toko dengan tawar-menawar secara gigih.
Squeeze
01
a close or affectionate hug
Contoh-contoh
They shared a squeeze before saying goodbye.
The mother gave her child a loving squeeze.
02
the action of firmly gripping or pressing something
Contoh-contoh
He gave the bottle a firm squeeze to pour out the last drops.
The baby responded with a happy squeeze of her mother's hand.
03
an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power
Contoh-contoh
The manager put a squeeze on the employees to meet the deadline.
The company faced a regulatory squeeze to lower emissions.
04
a push into or through a tight or confined space
Contoh-contoh
He made a squeeze through the narrow alley.
The cat performed a squeeze under the fence.
05
a wringing action
Contoh-contoh
She gave the wet cloth a hard squeeze to remove water.
The chef performed a squeeze on the dough before rolling it.
06
Kekasihku, Belahan jiwaku
a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
SlangContoh-contoh
She 's been my squeeze for over two years now.
Dia sudah menjadi kekasih saya selama lebih dari dua tahun sekarang.
Every time he talks about his squeeze, he lights up.
Setiap kali dia berbicara tentang kekasihnya, dia berseri-seri.
07
a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers
Contoh-contoh
The rising fuel prices created a squeeze for the delivery company.
Small businesses often face a squeeze when supplier costs increase.
08
a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise
Contoh-contoh
The credit squeeze made it difficult for small businesses to get loans.
During the financial squeeze, banks raised interest rates to manage limited funds.
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