press down on

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Verb press down on has 1 sense

drag down, bear down, bear down on, press down on, weigh down - exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof"
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Press Down On

Definition:

Phrasal verb: To exert force or weight in a downward motion on something.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Transitive verb: To apply pressure or push downward on an object or surface.

Example sentence: She pressed down on the piano keys to produce a soft melody.

Sense 2:

Transitive verb: To suppress or keep something under control.

Example sentence: He had to press down on his emotions and remain calm during the challenging times.

Sense 3:

Intransitive verb: To decline or reduce in value or intensity.

Example sentence: As the stock market crashed, the prices pressed down on various investments.

Usages:

This phrase is commonly used in various situations:

Press down on a button: Please press down on the 'Enter' key to continue.
Press down on a wound: Apply pressure and press down on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Press down on a lever: To turn on the engine, press down on the clutch lever.

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