The term "press" has several meanings, depending on its context.
1) In a general sense, press refers to the collective news media - newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and online publications that report current events, facts, opinions, and entertainment content through written or broadcast words and pictures.
2) Press can also refer to physical pressure applied by something heavy or powerful, such as a machine or person's hands pressing down on an object.
3) In the context of printing, press refers to the machinery used for transferring ink onto paper or other material. This includes both offset and digital printers.
4) Finally, "press" can also refer to the act of applying pressure through a machine or tool, such as using a hydraulic press to flatten metal or using a garment steamer to remove wrinkles from fabric.