Press down Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈdaʊn
PRESS DOWN
pɹˈɛs/ /dˈaʊn
press DOWN
Definición
To push something towards a lower position using your hand or another object, usually with some force.
Uso & Matices
Common in instructions (cooking, devices); often used with buttons or surfaces. Synonym: 'push down.' Not formal; do not confuse with 'press' (general) or 'press on' (continue effort).
Spanish: presionar hacia abajo - apretar hacia abajoPortuguese (BR): pressionar para baixoPortuguese (PT): carregar para baixoChinese (Simplified): 按下Chinese (Traditional): 按下Hindi: दबाना (नीचे) - नीचे दबानाArabic: اضغط للأسفلBengali: চাপ দিয়ে নিচে ঠেলুন - চাপ দিনRussian: нажать вниз - прижатьJapanese: 押し下げる - 押さえつけるVietnamese: ấn xuốngKorean: 눌러 내리다Turkish: bastırmak - aşağıya bastırmakUrdu: نیچے دبائیںIndonesian: tekan ke bawah - tekan turun
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Press down gently on the button.
basic
Press down on the lid to close the jar tightly.
basic
Please press down the trash to make more space.
basic
If the dough is too sticky, press down with some flour on your hands.
natural
You have to press down harder for the stamp to show clearly.
natural
When you press down too hard, the bread gets flat.
natural