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Definition pressure in British English

pressure noun

noun
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
1

attempts to persuade, threaten, or force someone to do something

Example

Pressure for political change increased in the 1990s.

Example

There is now greater pressure on the White House to take action.

Example

The council is still under pressure to reduce spending.

Example

Under pressure from France, Germany has finally dropped its proposals.

Example

He did not put any pressure on her to take the job.

Example

Officials were bringing pressure to bear on the government to stop the war.

Example

He would not give in to pressure from his family to come home.

Synonyms and related words
pressure wiles emotional blackmail
2

a worried feeling that you get when you have to deal with a difficult or complicated situation

Example

The pressure on prison officers is well documented.

Example

With greatly increased workloads, everyone is under pressure now.

Example

If you can't stand the pressure, you should resign.

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worry concern stress
2.1

a problem or situation that causes you to have this worried feeling

Example

the pressures of modern life

3

a force pressing on someone or something

Example

She became conscious of the pressure of his hand on her shoulder.

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absorbance air resistance amplitude
3.1

the amount of force that a gas or liquid produces in an area or container

Example

atmospheric/air/water pressure

Example

an area of high pressure over the Atlantic

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
4

conditions that influence the way that events develop

Example

The influence in house-building reflects demographic pressures in this part of the country.

Example

inflationary pressures that may force interest rates to rise

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
Definition pressure in British English