Meanings
How to pronounce "press into service":
AU
To make someone perform a task or duty, especially one they are not prepared or willing to do; to make something serve a function, especially one it was not designed or intended for.
Example Sentences
1
The company decided to press into service their backup generators when the power went out.
2
When the restaurant unexpectedly got busy, the manager had to press into service the waitstaff from other sections.
3
Due to the shortage of drivers, the transportation company had to press into service employees from other departments to make deliveries.
4
The school principal had to press into service teachers from neighboring schools to cover for the absent staff members.
5
To handle the increased workload, the company decided to press into service temporary employees.
