What does "press for" mean?

To demand or insist on something To push strongly for something to happen.

How do you use "press for" in a sentence?

They're pressing for a pay rise. The union pressed for better conditions. She pressed for an answer.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To demand or insist on something

强烈要求，坚持要

Exigir o insistir en algo

〜を強く求める、要求する

~을 강력히 요구하다

To push strongly for something to happen.

强力推动某事发生。

Presionar fuertemente para que algo suceda.

何かを実現させるために強く働きかけること。

무언가가 실현되도록 강하게 밀어붙이는 것.

Base verb: press

Particle: for

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

They're pressing for a pay rise.
他们在争取加薪
Están presionando para conseguir un aumento
彼らは賃上げを強く求めている
그들은 임금 인상을 강력히 요구하고 있다.
The union pressed for better conditions.
工会要求改善条件
El sindicato exigió mejores condiciones
組合はより良い条件を要求した
노조는 더 나은 조건을 요구했다.
She pressed for an answer.
她催促对方给出答复
Insistió en obtener una respuesta
彼女は回答を強く求めた
그녀는 답변을 강력히 요구했다.

Context: demands, negotiations, insistence

Tone: insistent

From applying pressure to get something.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal