Meaning & Definition of Pressure in English
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Pressure
/prɛʃər/
noun
1. The force applied to a unit area of surface
- Measured in pascals (si unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
- "The compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
synonym:
- pressure,
- pressure level,
- force per unit area
2. A force that compels
- "The public brought pressure to bear on the government"
synonym:
- pressure
3. The act of pressing
- The exertion of pressure
- "He gave the button a press"
- "He used pressure to stop the bleeding"
- "At the pressing of a button"
synonym:
- press,
- pressure,
- pressing
4. The state of demanding notice or attention
- "The insistence of their hunger"
- "The press of business matters"
synonym:
- imperativeness,
- insistence,
- insistency,
- press,
- pressure
5. The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
- "The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
synonym:
- pressure,
- pressure sensation
6. An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
synonym:
- pressure
7. The pressure exerted by the atmosphere
synonym:
- atmospheric pressure,
- air pressure,
- pressure
verb
1. To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"she forced him to take a job in the city"
- "He squeezed her for information"
synonym:
- coerce,
- hale,
- squeeze,
- pressure,
- force
2. Exert pressure on someone through threats
synonym:
- blackmail,
- blackjack,
- pressure
Examples of using
Check the pressure of the tires.
I can't put any pressure on this foot yet.
Don't pressure Tom.