Meaning of the word squeeze in English

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squeeze

US /skwiːz/

UK /skwiːz/

firmly press (something soft or pliable), typically with one's fingers

Example:

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She squeezed the lemon to get the juice out.

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He squeezed her hand reassuringly.

Synonym:

press compress crush pinch grip

manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space

Example:

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We had to squeeze through the narrow gap.

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Can you squeeze one more person into the car?

Synonym:

cram jam wedge force thrust

a firm compression or grasping of something

Example:

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She gave his hand a gentle squeeze.

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He felt a sudden squeeze in his chest.

Synonym:

press grip clutch hug embrace

a difficult or restrictive situation

Example:

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The company is facing a financial squeeze.

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It's a tight squeeze to fit everyone in.

Synonym:

difficulty pressure crisis predicament dilemma

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