pressing

Definition

  • adjective: very important and needing immediate attention
  • adjective: urgently important
  • synonyms: urgent, exacting, importunate

Examples

  • He is 'pressing' [='pressuring'] us for a decision. = He is 'pressing' us to make a decision.

  • He kept 'pressing the point' that something needs to be done immediately.

  • Laborers are 'pressing their case' for higher wages.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Good. How about work? Busy. Yeah, I suppose... In fact, um, speaking of busy. I got a lot on my plate right now, so if it is not something pressing. No, not it all. Why don't you call me this weekend? Sure. Ok, It was nice talking to you. Thanks for talk. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino