Meaning of full-court press | Babel Free
Definitions
- A coordinated maneuver, involving all team members, to block or interfere with the opposing team's attempt to advance the ball down the playing court, so as to force a turnover or backcourt violation.
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A thorough, collaborative effort to overcome or constrain another person or group, especially a rival or opponent. broadly, figuratively
Examples
“The White House has been engaged in a full court press to prevent other Republican senators from voting for any one of these amendments.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.