full-court press
The term "full-court press" originates from basketball but is widely used metaphorically to describe intense, coordinated efforts in various fields.
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Definition
B2Basketball
(technical, sports)A defensive strategy where the team without the ball applies pressure across the entire court to disrupt the opponent's play.
Example
- The coach instructed the team to use a full-court press in the final quarter to regain control of the game.
B2General
(metaphorical, informal)An intense, coordinated effort to achieve a specific goal or overcome an obstacle.
Example
- The company launched a full-court press to promote their new product before the holiday season.
- The political candidate's team executed a full-court press to secure votes in the final days of the campaign.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "full-court press":
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