pressure
A steady push or force on something from another thing touching it.
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
A feeling of worry or stress because you have to do something difficult or important.
A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances or expectations.
How much force is pushed on an area, measured in science or engineering.
The amount of force exerted per unit area, often measured in pascals in physics and engineering.
To try hard to make someone do something they may not want to do.
To try to make someone do something by using arguments, demands, or social influence.
- Base: pressure
- Plural: pressure, pressures
- Base: pressure
- 3rd Person Singular: pressures
- Present Participle: pressuring
- Past: pressured
blood pressure
1Force of blood in arteries
The strength of blood moving through your body, measured by doctors.
- My blood pressure is normal today.
- High blood pressure can be dangerous.
pressure cooker situation
1Very tense situation with no relief until resolved
A situation where people feel very stressed and tense because of difficult conditions.
- The office became a pressure cooker situation before the deadline.
- Living in that house was like being in a pressure cooker.
put pressure on someone
1Apply influence to make someone act
To try to make someone do something by asking many times or making them feel they must do it.
- The manager put pressure on the team to finish early.
- Parents often put pressure on children to succeed.
under pressure
1Experiencing stress from demands
Feeling stress because you have to do something difficult or important.
- I work better when I'm under pressure.
- She’s under a lot of pressure before exams.
under pressure
2experiencing stress or demands
In a situation where you feel stressed because of many demands or problems.
- She performs well under pressure.
- I'm really under pressure at work this week.