to press for
[phrase form: press]
01
trycka på för, kräva
to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority
Exempel
The workers were pressing for better wages and conditions.
Arbetarna krävde bättre löner och villkor.
02
vara i akut behov av, sakna
to be in urgent need of something, often time or money
Exempel
We are pressed for funds this month, so we have to be frugal.
Vi har brist på medel den här månaden, så vi måste vara sparsamma.
