press gently

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to apply light pressure to something

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Examples (20)

  • Please press gently on the wound to stop the bleeding.
  • He pressed a finger gently to her lips to silence her.
  • She pressed the doorbell gently so as not to wake the baby.
  • Please press gently on the touch screen to avoid damage.
  • When applying the sticker, press it gently from the center outward.
  • The doctor pressed gently on the swollen area to check for pain.
  • He pressed gently, and the touchscreen responded immediately.
  • You need to press gently until you hear a click.
  • The nurse pressed gently against the vein to prevent a bruise.
  • She pressed the sticker gently onto the envelope.
  • If the lid is stuck, press gently and twist counterclockwise.
  • Press gently on the wound with a clean cloth to stop bleeding.
  • The therapist pressed gently along the muscle to release tension.
  • He pressed his palm gently against the cold glass window.
  • Make sure the pastry edges are pressed gently together.
  • Always press gently when cleaning sensitive camera lenses.
  • You should press gently rather than force it.
  • The baker pressed gently on the dough to test its texture.
  • I had pressed gently on the bruise, but it still hurt.
  • She pressed gently on the gas pedal to accelerate smoothly.