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

  • (..) After all these years. My old shhool house. You know, I think there's an apology in order, for the other night. Okay that would be nice. But make it quick. We have much more pressing matters to deal with. Wow, can't believe he kept all this stuff. Aww, I remember when he wore that. (..)
    2010 Megamind