pressure
//ˈprɛʃər//
Noun
pressureSingular
pressuresPlural
1
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
The pressure of the water increased as we dove deeper.
2
The force per unit area exerted by a fluid or gas against a surface.
The pressure inside the tire was too low.
3
The feeling of stressful urgency caused by the necessity of doing or achieving something, especially with limited time.
She works well under pressure.
4
Persuasion, influence, or intimidation used to make someone do something.
She felt pressure from her parents to study medicine.
Verb
1
To attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something.
They pressured him into signing the contract.