Pressure: meaning, definitions and examples
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pressure
[ ˈprɛʃər ]
under pressure
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
Synonyms
force, strain, stress, tension
Examples of usage
- The pipes are designed to withstand high pressure.
- She thrives under pressure and always performs well in high-stress situations.
peer pressure
Influence from members of one's peer group.
Synonyms
coercion, influence, persuasion
Examples of usage
- She started smoking due to peer pressure from her friends.
- Teenagers are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure.
Translations
Translations of the word "pressure" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pressão
🇮🇳 दबाव
🇩🇪 Druck
🇮🇩 tekanan
🇺🇦 тиск
🇵🇱 ciśnienie
🇯🇵 圧力 (あつりょく)
🇫🇷 pression
🇪🇸 presión
🇹🇷 basınç
🇰🇷 압력 (압박)
🇸🇦 ضغط
🇨🇿 tlak
🇸🇰 tlak
🇨🇳 压力 (yālì)
🇸🇮 pritisk
🇮🇸 þrýstingur
🇰🇿 қысым
🇬🇪 ზეწოლა
🇦🇿 təzyiq
🇲🇽 presión
Word origin
The word 'pressure' originated from the Latin word 'pressura', which means 'act of pressing'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of pressure has been crucial in various fields such as physics, engineering, and psychology. Understanding and managing pressure is essential for success in many aspects of life.
See also: depress, express, impress, oppress, press, pressing, pressingly, pressings, pressuring, repress, repressed.