pressurize
US /ˈpreʃ.ɚ.aɪz/
UK /ˈpreʃ.ɚ.aɪz/
1.
presurizar, someter a presión
to subject to pressure
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The engineers had to pressurize the cabin before takeoff.
Los ingenieros tuvieron que presurizar la cabina antes del despegue.
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The system is designed to pressurize the water for high-pressure cleaning.
El sistema está diseñado para presurizar el agua para la limpieza a alta presión.
2.
presionar, coaccionar
to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something
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They tried to pressurize him into accepting the offer.
Intentaron presionarlo para que aceptara la oferta.
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Don't let anyone pressurize you into making a decision you're not ready for.
No dejes que nadie te presione para tomar una decisión para la que no estás listo.