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pressing

adj. · n.
US //ˈpɹɛsɪŋ// UK //pɹˈɛsɪŋ// press·ing
  1. 1 urgent (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    needing attention immediately because it is very important.

    requiring immediate attention or action; urgent and critical in nature.

    Example

    The company has more pressing problems to deal with than the color of the office walls.

    Example

    The most pressing issue facing the council is the immediate shortage of affordable housing for the city's growing population.
  2. 2 insistent (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    demanding something in a strong or persistent way.

    characterized by persistent or earnest entreaty; insistent in manner.

    Example

    Despite his pressing invitations, she decided to stay home and rest.

    Example

    The diplomat's pressing demands for a ceasefire were met with silence from the opposing delegation.
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  1. 3 a record or batch of records (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Music

    a physical music record, or a group of records made at the same time.

    a phonograph record, or the total number of copies produced in a single production run.

    Example

    This rare first pressing of the album is worth thousands of dollars.

    Example

    Collectors often distinguish between the original UK pressing and the later American releases due to subtle differences in sound quality.
  2. 4 applying pressure (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of using a machine or iron to flatten something or squeeze out juice.

    the act of applying pressure, especially to extract juice from fruit or to remove wrinkles from fabric.

    Example

    The first pressing of the olives produces the highest quality oil.

    Example

    After the final pressing of the suit, the tailor hung it carefully to ensure the creases remained sharp for the wedding.

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