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Meaning of full-court press | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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