depress

US /dɪˈpres/
UK /dɪˈpres/
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1.

menekan, menyedihkan

make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected

:
The gloomy weather always depresses her.
Cuaca yang suram sentiasa menekan perasaannya.
News of the layoffs depressed the entire team.
Berita pemberhentian kerja menekan seluruh pasukan.
2.

menekan, menurunkan

push or pull (something) down to a lower position

:
You need to depress the lever to open the gate.
Anda perlu menekan tuil untuk membuka pagar.
The heavy snow depressed the branches of the trees.
Salji tebal menekan dahan-dahan pokok.
3.

menekan, mengurangkan

reduce the level of activity in (something, especially an economy)

:
High interest rates can depress economic growth.
Kadar faedah yang tinggi boleh menekan pertumbuhan ekonomi.
A lack of demand will depress prices.
Kekurangan permintaan akan menekan harga.