ˈpɹɛsɪŋ ˈpɹɛsɪŋ ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ) ˈɚdʒənt the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure he gave the button a press he used pressure to stop the bleeding at the pressing of a button compelling immediate action too pressing to permit of longer delay the urgent words ‘Hurry! Hurry!’ bridges in urgent need of repair a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press