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pressing

Aussprache: [ˈprɛs.ɪŋ]

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Kontext: „urgency“

(adjective) something that is very important and needs to be dealt with right away. Imagine you have an assignment due tomorrow; that's a pressing matter because it can’t wait.

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The doctor had a pressing need to assist the patient in critical condition.

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There were no pressing issues to address during the meeting, so it went quickly.

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Is there a pressing problem we need to solve immediately?

Kontext: „apply pressure“

(verb) to push down on something. Think about how you press a button to make it work or how you press clothes to make them look neat.

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She is pressing the flowers to keep them for her scrapbook.

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He didn’t press the buttons hard enough, so the elevator wouldn’t move.

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What should I press to turn on the television?

Kontext: „importance“

(noun) an urgent situation or issue that requires attention. It’s like when many things need your help at once, and you have to focus on the most important one.

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There was a pressing to fix the broken heater before winter started.

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The pressing at the event was minimal, and everyone was relaxed.

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What is the most pressing concern in our community right now?

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