English · Phrasal verb Attested

press down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, down.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không dịch được

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Giue, and it shall bee giuen vnto you, good measure, preassed downe, and shaken together, and running ouer, shall men giue into your bosome: for with the same measure that ye mete withall, it shall bee measured to you againe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To exert an oppressive influence.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác động ảnh hưởng áp bức

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To press or push, especially for a long time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ép hoặc đẩy, đặc biệt là trong thời gian dài

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “press down” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see press, down.

Is “press down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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