Definition of Pressure
Pressure
pres·sure
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a compelling force or influence;
e.g. She felt a constant pressure to earn more money.
(noun)
the exertion of a force on a surface by another object;
e.g. He applied slight pressure to her aching arm to relieve the muscle.
(noun)
the stress or urgency of something that demands attention;
e.g. I wish I worked better under pressure.
(verb)
to force, influence, or persuade someone or something;
e.g. Her parents pressured her into becoming a doctor even though she didn't want to.
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Quotes
"Nobody works better under pressure. They just work faster." -- Brian Tracy
Phrases
Under siege
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