- press something in
- press something into something & press something in†1.to force something into something, such as a mold. •
Now, you need to press the clay into the mold carefully.
•Now, hold the mold with one hand and press in the clay.
2. to force or drive something into the surface of something. •You are standing on my chewing gum, and you have pressed it into the carpet!
•Don't press in the gum by standing on it.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.