press out meaning and definition

PRESS OUT verb

Definition of press out (verb)

1. extinguish by crushing
   • "stub out your cigar"
   • synonyms: crush out, extinguish, stub out
2. press from a plastic
   • "press a record"
   • synonyms: press
3. obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
   • "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
   • synonyms: express, extract