Definition of squeeze - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pressureinstance of pressing something firmly
- He gave the stress ball a squeeze.
2.
emotiontight or affectionate hug
- She gave him a warm squeeze before leaving.
3.
spacetight or crowded space
- The alley was a tight squeeze..
4.
difficultydifficult or tight situation
- The company is in a financial squeeze.
5.
financeTECH. condition of restricted creditTECH.
- The economic squeeze affected small businesses.
6.
baseballTECH. US act of bunting to score a runnerTECH. US
- The squeeze play won them the game.
Verb
1.
compresstr./intr. press firmly togethertr./intr.
- She squeezed the toothpaste tube tightly..
2.
extractiontr. extract liquid by crushingtr.
- She squeezed the oranges for fresh juice.
3.
spaceintr. fit into a tight placeintr.
- We managed to squeeze into the crowded elevator.
4.
facetr./intr. close eyes tightlytr./intr.
- He squeezed his eyes shut against the bright light.
5.
choicetr. put in a difficult position with choicestr.
- The decision squeezed him between family and career.
6.
pressuretr. exert pressure to extort somethingtr.
- They tried to squeeze money out of him.
Images of squeeze
tight or crowded space
Expressions with squeeze
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move through a tight space with difficulty
She had to squeeze by the crowd to reach the exit.
force something into a space by adjusting
She managed to squeeze in the sofa through the door.
force oneself into a small or restricted space
She managed to squeeze into the crowded bus..
force liquid or other substance from something by compressing
She squeezed out the last of the toothpaste..
hug or gently press someone to show affection or comfort
She gave her friend a squeeze before leaving.
fit into a small space by force
He managed to squeeze under the fence to retrieve the ball.
move closer to make space for others
We had to squeeze up to fit everyone on the bench.
while facing a difficult or pressured situation
She finished the project in a tight squeeze.
effort put in is justified by the outcome
The juice is worth the squeeze when studying hard pays off.
extract every bit of something
He tried to squeeze the last drop of juice from the orange.
small space shared by many people or things
The elevator was a tight squeeze during rush hour.
apply pressure to obtain money or information
They tried to squeeze him for information about the deal.
while experiencing difficulty or pressure
She managed to finish the project in a squeeze.
person's primary romantic partner
He introduced her as his main squeeze at the party.
apply pressure to someone to achieve a goal
The manager put the squeeze on the team to finish the project early.
try to get something from someone very difficult to get
You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip, he has no money to lend.
use money very carefully
They squeeze every penny to save for their vacation.
press the trigger of a gun
He squeezed the trigger and the gun fired.
manage to get through a tight space
He managed to squeeze through the narrow gap in the fence.
try to achieve the impossible or very difficult
He tried to squeeze water from a rock to get funding.
aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence
The politician's squeeze play left no room for opposition.
apply pressure to extract money from wealthy people
The new tax policy aims to squeeze the rich.
type of portable accordion
He played a lively tune on his squeeze box at the party..
force something out with pressure
He squeezed the last bit out of the tube.
Origin of squeeze
Dutch, squassen (to crush)
Terms with squeeze included in their meaning
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physical action
press or squeeze with force to deform
squeeze
action of squeezing skin causing pain
sensation
squeeze a small amount of skin causing pain
tight squeeze
force something into a space roughly
insertion
insert or squeeze someone or something between two other people or things
action
crumple or squeeze into a ball
crowding
squeeze people into a crowded place
physical space
squeeze many people into a small space
squeeze
fit into a space with difficulty
check reality
squeeze your skin to check if you are dreaming
extraction
squeeze or twist to remove liquid
affectionate touch
pat or squeeze affectionately
compress
squeeze something to change its shape
squeeze
compress oneself into a small space
playful squeeze
squeeze playfully, often a nose or breast
physics
squeeze or press together
reality check
squeeze your skin to check if dreaming
expression
to contract or squeeze one's face or body
squeeze
strong squeezing or twisting action
animal
twist and squeeze the neck to kill an animal
change shape
crumple or squeeze something so it changes shape
ability
having the ability to compress or squeeze
strangle
squeeze the throat to cut off air
squeeze in
enter by pushing or squeezing
Examples of squeeze in a sentence
A gentle squeeze of the handle released the latch. He gave her a gentle squeeze to comfort her. The child received a loving squeeze from his mother. The car park was a bit of a squeeze. It was a squeeze to fit everyone in the small room. We're in a real squeeze with this deadline.
The budget cuts put us in a squeeze. The credit squeeze led to higher interest rates. During the squeeze, loans were hard to obtain. He executed a perfect squeeze to bring in the runner. The team practiced the squeeze to perfection. He squeezed her hand gently. I had to squeeze the sponge to get the water out. He squeezed the lemon to add flavor to the dish. They squeezed the grapes to make wine. She had to squeeze through the narrow gap. The car managed to squeeze into the tiny parking spot. She squeezed her eyes shut before the flash. The child squeezed his eyes closed in pain. The ultimatum squeezed her into choosing immediately. Budget cuts squeezed the council between safety and cost. The company tried to squeeze concessions from the workers. She managed to squeeze a confession out of him.
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- French:pression, presser, ...
- German:Druck, drücken, ...
- Italian:stretta, strizzare, ...
- Spanish:apretón, apretar, ...
- Portuguese:aperto, espremer, ...
- Chinese:挤压, 压紧, ...
- Japanese:ひと握り, 絞る, ...
- Arabic:ضَغْطَة, عَصَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְחִיצָה, לִסְחוֹט, ...
- Russian:сжатие, сжимать, ...
- Ukrainian:стискання, стискати, ...
- Hindi:दबाव, दबाना, ...
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