Press onto Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
PRES-ON-too, PRES-AWN-too
pɹˈɛs/ /ˈɒntʊ
pres-ON-tuh
Definition
To push something firmly against the surface of another object or area so it stays in contact or leaves an impression.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a physical action involving hands or tools. Common with actions like 'press onto the wound', 'press onto the paper', or 'press onto the button.' Not used metaphorically. Use 'press on' without 'to/onto' for encouragement or continuation.
Spanish: presionar sobre - apretar contraPortuguese (BR): pressionar contra - apertar sobrePortuguese (PT): pressionar contra - apertar sobreChinese (Simplified): 按到...上面 - 压到...上面Chinese (Traditional): 按到...上面 - 壓到...上面Hindi: पर दबाना - पर जोर से लगानाArabic: اضغط على - اضغط فوقBengali: চাপ দিয়ে লাগানো - চাপানোRussian: плотно прижать к - надавить наJapanese: 押し付けるVietnamese: ấn lên - nhấn lênKorean: 눌러 붙이다 - 눌러 대다Turkish: bastırmak - üzerine bastırmakUrdu: زور سے دباناIndonesian: tekan ke - menekan ke
Example Sentences
Please press onto the stamp to transfer the ink.
basic
He pressed onto the wound to stop the bleeding.
basic
Gently press onto the dough to flatten it.
basic
You need to press onto the button until the light turns green.
natural
If the sticker won’t stick, try to press onto it a bit harder.
natural
The clay will take the shape of whatever you press onto it.
natural