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pressure

 

[ ˈprɛʃər ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

pressure someone into doing something

Attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something.

Synonyms

coerce, push, urge

Examples of usage

  • She felt pressured into accepting the job offer.
  • He was pressured by his colleagues to change his decision.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #468, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.