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Meaning of Squeeze
to apply pressure to something, typically in order to extract or reduce its contents
Definitions
- To apply pressure to something in order to extract or reduce its contents
- * To move or force something into a small or narrow space
- * To extract or obtain something with difficulty or effort
Etymology of Squeeze
The word "squeeze" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Old French word "esquiser", which is derived from the Latin word "exquassare", meaning "to shake out" or "to extract"
Historically, the word "squeeze" was used to describe the act of extracting juice or liquid from something, such as a fruit or a cloth
Example Uses
- She squeezed the juice from the oranges to make fresh juice
- * He squeezed into the crowded bus, trying to find a seat
- * The company is squeezing its employees to meet the tight deadline