Press into Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PRESS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɪntʊ
press IN-too
Definition
To push something or someone into a space using force; also, to force someone into doing something, often against their will.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for pushing physical objects, and figuratively for making someone do something. Common collocations: 'press into service' (force someone to help), 'press into a mold'. The phrasal verb is slightly formal but appears in both everyday and written contexts.
Spanish: empujar en - forzar a - poner enPortuguese (BR): empurrar para dentro - forçar aPortuguese (PT): empurrar para dentro - obrigar aChinese (Simplified): 按入 - 强迫做（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 按入 - 強迫做（某事）Hindi: अंदर दबाना - मजबूर करनाArabic: يدفع إلى الداخل - يُجبر علىBengali: ভিতরে ঠেলা - বাধ্য করাRussian: вдавить - заставить (делать что-то)Japanese: 押し込む - ～させるように仕向けるVietnamese: ấn vào - buộc phảiKorean: 넣다 - 억지로 시키다Turkish: içine bastırmak - zorlamakUrdu: اندر دبانا - مجبور کرناIndonesian: menekan ke dalam - memaksa untuk
Example Sentences
I pressed the coin into the soft clay.
basic
She was pressed into joining the team.
basic
He pressed the button into the slot.
basic
With no volunteers, they were pressed into service at the event.
natural
The dough should be pressed into the baking pan evenly.
natural
He was pressed into making a speech, even though he didn't want to.
natural