full–court press
noun
Definition of full–court press
1 : a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
2 : an all-out effort or offensive
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First Known Use of full–court press
1949
FULL–COURT PRESS Defined for English Language Learners
full-court press
noun
Definition of full–court press for English Language Learners
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basketball : a very aggressive way of playing defense over all areas of the court
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: a very aggressive effort or attack usually involving many people
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