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:
They tried to pressurise him into signing the contract.
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:
The engineers had to pressurise the cabin before takeoff.
The system is designed to pressurise the water supply.