press out
- v extinguish by crushing
- v press from a plastic
- v obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
pressure-wash
- v wash before painting to remove old paint and mildew
pressure-wash the house
pressurise
- v increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
- v maintain a certain pressure
- v increase the pressure in or of
pressurize
- v increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
- v maintain a certain pressure
the airplane cabin is pressurized
pressurize a space suit - v increase the pressure in or of
The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort
presume
- v take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- v take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
- v constitute reasonable evidence for
A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food - v take liberties or act with too much confidence
presuppose
- v take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
I presuppose that you have done your work - v require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
This step presupposes two prior ones
pretermit
- v disregard intentionally or let pass
- v leave undone or leave out