pressure


Definition: Meaning of, pressure in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɛʃə /

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pressure pressures
  1. persuade [uncountable] an attempt to persuade someone by using influence, arguments, or threats
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  2. anxiety/overwork [uncountable and countable] a way of working or living that causes you a lot of anxiety, especially because you feel you have too many things to do
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  3. causing change [uncountable and countable] events or conditions that cause changes and affect the way a situation develops, especially in ECONOMICS or politics
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  4. weight [uncountable] the force or weight that is being put on to something
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  5. gas/liquid [uncountable and countable] the force produced by the quantity of gas or liquid in a place or container
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  6. weather [uncountable and countable] a condition of the air in the Earth's ATMOSPHERE, which affects the weather
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
pressure pressured pressured
Present Participle Third Person Singular
pressuring pressures
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  1. especially American English to try to make someone do something by making them feel it is their duty to do it [=  pressurize British English]
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