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

  • (..) So, did you just talk to him for a really long time? Oh, Henry Fishguard never committed suicide. Bow Street runners missed everything. Pressing case, is it? They're all pressing until they're solved. Put your key back please. Thank you. Excuse me, sir. Any metal objects, keys, mobile phones? (..)
    2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3