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pressure [ˈprɛʃɚ]

1 pressure noun
  • the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else
  • the action of pressing or pushing against something
  • the weight of the air in the Earth's atmosphere

2 pressure verb
  • to use pressure to force or try to force (someone) to do something—often followed by into + -ing verb —often followed by to + verb —often used as (be) pressured