Meaning of the word pressurise in English
What does pressurise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pressurise
US /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/
UK /ˈprɛʃəraɪz/
Verb
1.
to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something
Example:
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They tried to pressurise him into signing the contract.
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Don't let anyone pressurise you into making a decision you're not comfortable with.
2.
to increase the pressure in (a gas or container)
Example:
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The engineers had to pressurise the cabin before takeoff.
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The system is designed to pressurise the water supply.