CEFR B2

squash

verb, noun

Meaning

To crush something so that it becomes flat, or to press something into a smaller space.

Examples

He tried to squash the empty box to fit it in the bin.
The heavy rain seemed to squash the delicate flowers.

Synonyms: crush, flatten, compress, subdue

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squash (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /skwɒʃ/

Definition

To crush something so that it becomes flat, or to press something into a smaller space.

Examples

He tried to squash the empty box to fit it in the bin.
The heavy rain seemed to squash the delicate flowers.
She felt like the pressure of work was trying to squash her spirit.

How to Use squash

squash something flat (collocation): To press something until it becomes flat. — "He managed to squash the cardboard box flat to save space."
squash into (prepositional phrase): To force something into a smaller space. — "She tried to squash her clothes into the suitcase."
squash something (verb): To defeat an opponent easily in a game. — "The top seed was expected to squash his opponent in the first round."

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