to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it
Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out.
He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger.
The chef demonstrated how to squeeze fresh juice from a variety of fruits.
In a crowded elevator, people instinctively squeeze together to make room for additional passengers.
To extract maximum flavor, gently squeeze the herbs before adding them to the dish.
