Meaning

• A device used to apply pressure to an item.

  "a flower press"

• A printing machine.

  "Stop the presses!"

• (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

  "This article appeared in the press."

• A publisher.

• An enclosed storage space (e.g. closet, cupboard).

  "Put the cups in the press."

• An exercise in which weight is forced away from the body by extension of the arms or legs.

• (wagering) An additional bet in a golf match that duplicates an existing (usually losing) wager in value, but begins even at the time of the bet.

  "He can even the match with a press."

• Pure, unfermented grape juice.

  "I would like some Concord press with my meal tonight."

• A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.

• A crowd.