suru verb (special)
press; apply pressure
Physical or direct pressure; often used in technical or formal contexts. Less common in everyday speech than 押す.
ボタンを圧して機械を起動させる。
Press the button to start the machine.
Abstract use: to exert overwhelming influence, dominate, or oppress. Often used with words like 威圧, 勢力, or 大軍.
大軍が小国を圧した。
The large army overwhelmed the small country.
彼の存在感が会場を圧していた。
His presence dominated the venue.