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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pres•sure /ˈprɛʃɚ/USA pronunciation n., v., -sured, -sur•ing. n. - the action of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it:[uncountable]air pressure.
- Physics the strength or amount of this force:[countable]At high pressures the wings could fall off.
- stress;
a feeling or feelings of harassment: [countable]the pressures of daily life.[uncountable]Kids have enough pressure in their lives. - a force or influence that causes some action: [countable]Social pressures from their peers might prevent kids from drinking or using drugs.[uncountable]tried to bring pressure on his subordinates to finish on time.
- urgency, as that induced by deadlines at school or work:[uncountable]works well under pressure.
- Meteorology the force of the air:[uncountable]a region of high pressure.
v. - to force (someone) to do a particular thing or action;
coerce: [~ + object (+ into + object)]She pressured him into it.[~ + object + to + verb]I think they pressured him to accept that job.
See -press-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pres•sure (presh′ər),USA pronunciation n., v., -sured, -sur•ing. n. - the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it:the pressure of earth against a wall.
- Physicsforce per unit area. Symbol: P Cf. stress (def. 6).
- MeteorologySee atmospheric pressure.
- ElectricitySee electromotive force.
- the state of being pressed or compressed.
- harassment;
oppression:the pressures of daily life. - a constraining or compelling force or influence:the social pressures of city life; financial pressure.
- urgency, as of affairs or business:He works well under pressure.
- [Obs.]that which is impressed.
v.t. - to force (someone) toward a particular end;
influence:They pressured him into accepting the contract. - pressurize.
- Latin pressūra. See press1, -ure
- Middle English (noun, nominal) 1350–1400
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