Pronunciation

/skwiːz/

Definitions

Noun

A squeeze can refer to:

1. The act of pressing or compressing something firmly: “She gave him a tight squeeze on the shoulder.”
2. A difficult or challenging situation: “The family was squeezed between financial difficulties and health issues.”
3. An urgent need or demand: “There’s no more juice left in the bottle, we really need a squeeze.”

Verb

1. To press or apply pressure to something, often forcefully: “He squeezed the lemon to extract its juice.”
2. To reduce or limit (space, time, or resources): “We had to squeeze our schedule to fit everything in.”
3. To force or挤出 (information, money, etc.): “She squeezed every penny out of her budget.”

Adjective

1. Tight or narrow: “The corridor was a tight squeeze.”
2. Demanding or intense: “A tight squeeze is required to achieve success.”

Adverb

In a squeezing manner: “He squeezed the trigger with a quick squeeze.”

Phrases

• “Squeeze through” means to pass or move between spaces with difficulty.
• “Get a squeeze” is slang for a hug or affectionate gesture.
• “Squeezing out time” implies making the most of limited availability.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children squeezed onto the small bench together.”
• Verb: “He squeezed the brake pedal to slow down the car.”
• Adjective: “The box was too tight a squeeze for the large object.”
• Adverb: “She gave him a gentle squeeze on the arm.”

Synonyms

• Compress
• Squeezable -.tighten
• Strain
• Pinch -.tight-fisted (in the context of finances)