Definition of Pressure
Pressure
pres·sure


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a compelling force or influence;

e.g. She felt a constant pressure to earn more money.

(noun)
the exertion of a force on a surface by another object;

e.g. He applied slight pressure to her aching arm to relieve the muscle.

(noun)
the stress or urgency of something that demands attention;

e.g. I wish I worked better under pressure.

(verb)
to force, influence, or persuade someone or something;

e.g. Her parents pressured her into becoming a doctor even though she didn't want to.





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Quotes
  • "Nobody works better under pressure. They just work faster." -- Brian Tracy




Phrases
  • Under siege



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