Pressing (Adjective)
Meaning
Compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The pressing need for medical supplies in the disaster zone required immediate attention from aid organizations.
- The company's financial struggles made the decision to downsize a pressing concern for the board of directors.
- With the deadline looming, the team felt the pressing urgency to complete the project on time.
- The pressing issue of climate change has become a rallying cry for environmental activists worldwide.
- The pressing requirement for a new school in the rapidly growing community led to a surge in fundraising efforts.