pressure

[ˈprɛʃər]

pressure Definition

• 1. the force exerted per unit area
• 2. the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something
• 3. the stress or urgency of a situation or task

Using pressure: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pressure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pressure inside the tire is too low.

• Example

  She felt under pressure to finish the project on time.

• Example

  The company is facing intense pressure from its competitors.

• Example

  The coach put pressure on the team to win the game.

pressure Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pressure

• stress
• strain
• tension
• compulsion
• force

Antonyms for pressure

• relaxation
• ease

Idioms Using pressure

• put the pressure on

  to apply pressure or stress to someone

  Example

  The boss put the pressure on the team to meet the deadline.

• feel the pressure

  to feel stressed or under pressure

  Example

  She was feeling the pressure to perform well in the competition.

• take the pressure off

  to reduce or remove pressure or stress from a situation

  Example

  Hiring a new employee took some of the pressure off the rest of the team.

Phrases with pressure

• peer pressure

  influence from members of one's peer group

  Example

  He started smoking because of peer pressure from his friends.

• blood pressure

  the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system

  Example

  High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems.

• pressure cooker

  a tightly sealed pot that cooks food quickly under high pressure

  Example

  I use a pressure cooker to make soup in less than an hour.

Origins of pressure

from Latin 'pressura', meaning 'act of pressing'

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Summary: pressure in Brief

The term 'pressure' [ˈprɛʃər] refers to force per unit area, as well as the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something. It also denotes the stress or urgency of a situation or task, as in 'She felt under pressure to finish the project on time.' 'Pressure' extends into phrases like 'peer pressure,' and idioms like 'put the pressure on,' denoting the application of stress, and 'take the pressure off,' implying relief from stress.