pushing forward; applying pressure
Describes a situation where someone is actively pushing ahead, often in a competitive or urgent context. Can refer to physical pushing or metaphorical pressure.
being under pressure; being pressed
Refers to a state of being pressured or rushed, often by external circumstances. Common in phrases like 押せ押せになる (to become pressed for time).
In the final minutes, the team kept up a relentless attack.
He's the type who pushes work forward aggressively.
With the deadline approaching, I'm really pressed this week.
My schedule was so tight I didn't even have time for lunch.
aggressive mood; on the attack
Reduplication of the imperative form 押せ (from 押す, 'to push'), literally meaning 'push, push'. The repetition conveys a sense of continuous or urgent pushing, which extended to mean both actively pushing forward and being under pressure.