squeeze
squeeze
skwiz
skviz
British pronunciation
/skwˈiːz/

Definition & Meaning of "squeeze"in English

to squeeze
01

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Transitive: to squeeze sth
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The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
02

to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it

Transitive: to squeeze sth
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She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice for the recipe.
03

to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace

Transitive: to squeeze sb
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She squeezed her child tightly, showering them with love and affection.
04

to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands

Transitive: to squeeze sb
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Government policies that increase taxes on low-income households can squeeze vulnerable individuals.
05

to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space

Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
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The cat squeezed through the small gap in the fence to explore the neighbor's garden.
06

to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space

Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
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She managed to squeeze her suitcase into the overhead compartment of the airplane.
07

to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty

Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
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He managed to squeeze some extra information out of the reluctant witness during the interrogation.
Squeeze
01

a close or affectionate hug

squeeze definition and meaning
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They shared a squeeze before saying goodbye.
02

the action of firmly gripping or pressing something

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He gave the bottle a firm squeeze to pour out the last drops.
03

an assertive effort to force compliance by concentrating or leveraging power

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The manager put a squeeze on the employees to meet the deadline.
04

a push into or through a tight or confined space

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He made a squeeze through the narrow alley.
05

a wringing action

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She gave the wet cloth a hard squeeze to remove water.
06

a romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately

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She 's been my squeeze for over two years now.
07

a situation in which rising costs cannot be transferred to customers

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The rising fuel prices created a squeeze for the delivery company.
08

a situation in which cash is in short supply for lending to businesses and consumers, causing interest rates to rise

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The credit squeeze made it difficult for small businesses to get loans.
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