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Definition pressure point in British English

pressure point noun

[countable] noun
1

a place on your body where you press to stop your blood flowing

Synonyms and related words
A ABO system anticoagulant
1.1

a place where someone presses your body to treat a particular medical problem using a treatment called acupressure

Synonyms and related words
acupressure acupuncture aftercare
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danger crisis emergency
3

in business, a factor or situation that could expose a company to high levels of risk

Example

"Collapsing LNG prices will likely be the next pressure point," Chua said.

Example

Let's start with the pressure points related to growth, where the exposure to risk begins in many successful companies.

Definition pressure point in British English