pressure

A2
Pronunciation
[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)]
[ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

Example Sentences
  • Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
2 Definition

A contrasting force or impulse of any kind

Example Sentences
  • the pressure of poverty; the pressure of taxes; the pressure of motives on the mind; the pressure of civilization.
3 Definition

Distress.

Example Sentences
  • She has felt pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done by the first.
4 Definition

Urgency

Example Sentences
  • the pressure of business
5 Definition

Impression; stamp; character impressed.

6 Definition

The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To encourage or heavily exert force or influence.

Example Sentences
  • Do not let anyone pressure you into buying something you do not want.