Verb (5-dan, す, transitive)
1.  to push;  to press
2.  to apply pressure from above;  to press down
3.  to stamp (i.e. a passport);  to apply a seal
4.  to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
5.  to press (someone for something);  to urge;  to compel;  to influence
6.  to overwhelm;  to overpower;  to repress
7.  to push (events along);  to advance (a plan)
8.  to do in spite of ...;  to do even though ...;  to force
9.  to make sure
10.  to be pressed for time
11.  to advance troops;  to attack
12.  (of light) to be diffused across an entire surface