compress into



compress something into something

 
1. to squeeze or press something into something, such as a mold or container. We compressed the tomatoes into the jar. I cannot compress any more clothing into the suitcase.
2. to form something into a shape by applying pressure. He compressed the mass of paper into a tight ball. The clay was compressed into the shape of a brick upon the application of pressure to the mold.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GÉRardzhe-RAHRFrench
Dobroslava-Czech
LilyLIL-eeEnglish
Yaffe-Hebrew
Ankica-Croatian
MiŁOsŁAwmee-WAW-swahfPolish (Rare)