What does the cryptic crossword clue "All but meaning to regulate press (9)" mean?

The definition is "press". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. IMPORT (synonym of "meaning") + TUNE (synonym of "regulate") [curtailing: "All but"]; definition: "press" The answer is IMPORTUNE.

All but meaning to regulate press (9)

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