pressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
・UK /'preʃə(r)/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Anxiety caused by difficult problems
Don’t you feel the pressure of working three jobs?
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Force, weight when pressing against a thing
I don't like the pressure of bodies against me in the bus
v.t.Transitive VerbTo apply force to something
Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong persuasion to do something
I don’t like the pressure from my boss to act dishonestly, it’s not right
v.t.Transitive VerbTo persuade or force someone to do something
If you pressure me to decide too quickly, I will not decide at all
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Stress or strain caused by demands placed on someone.
He's under a lot of pressure at work.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
The pressure in the tire was too low.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The force applied in printing to transfer ink to paper or another surface.
The printing press applies pressure to transfer the ink to the paper.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A sense of urgency or stress caused by time constraints.
The pressure of time is making me nervous.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Political or social force or influence.
The government is under pressure to reduce taxes.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries
The doctor said my blood pressure was too high
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The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
- as we discussed in previous videos, when air is forced through a constriction, it experiences an increase in speed and a decrease in pressure.
as we discussed in previous videos, when air is forced through a constriction, it experiences an increase in speed and a decrease in pressure.
- This low-pressure air relative to the high-pressure air flowing over the car caused a huge increase in downforce, with only a marginal increase in drag, making the car stick to the road in corners and reach incredible speeds on the straights.
This low-pressure air relative to the high-pressure air flowing over the car caused a huge increase in downforce, with only a marginal increase in drag, making the car stick to the road in corners and reach incredible speeds on the straights.
Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB
- Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.
Studies have actually shown that the act of petting a cat reduces your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety.
- And, sure they might raise your blood pressure on occasion when they ruin your work or scratch up your couch.
And, sure they might raise your blood pressure on occasion when they ruin your work or scratch up your couch.
#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
- And that to me is maybe the most fascinating thing going on, is that father of a five and a two-year-old living on the Upper East Side with elite private schools where I'm paying college tuition for kindergarten already, it's been funny to me because I'm really poking and prodding the parents that are my new contemporaries to see how much pressure and they have not switched yet.
And that to me is maybe the most fascinating thing going on, is that father of a five and a two-year-old living on the Upper East Side with elite private schools where I'm paying college tuition for kindergarten already, it's been funny to me because I'm really poking and prodding the parents that are my new contemporaries to see how much pressure and they have not switched yet.
- my new contemporaries to
see how much pressure,
my new contemporaries to see how much pressure,
An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
- Also, sometimes pursuing happiness can make you more unhappy if you put too much pressure on yourself.
Also, sometimes pursuing happiness can make you more unhappy if you put too much pressure on yourself.
- if you put too much pressure on yourself.
if you put too much pressure on yourself.
Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?
- In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
- In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and
Non-smoking Asian women getting lung cancer at a high rate; new study seeks to determine why
- They've given her high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
They've given her high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
- HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HIGH
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HIGH
Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
- And when they swell, that pressure increases, and you start getting one of these withdrawal headaches.
And when they swell, that pressure increases, and you start getting one of these withdrawal headaches.
- That's why when someone measures their blood pressure, like standing and talking to somebody, I say that's not a resting blood pressure measurement, so I can't diagnose you with hypertension off of that.
That's why when someone measures their blood pressure, like standing and talking to somebody, I say that's not a resting blood pressure measurement, so I can't diagnose you with hypertension off of that.
How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
- The country's rapidly aging population is also going to add pressure to workforce growth and government spending.
The country's rapidly aging population is also going to add pressure to workforce growth and government spending.
- to add pressure to workforce growth and government spending.
to add pressure to workforce growth and government spending.
How About That...
- but there wasn't just pressure to get my show canceled, along with other brands that I work with that they reached out to.
but there wasn't just pressure to get my show canceled, along with other brands that I work with that they reached out to.
- YouTube also had pressure to demonetize my entire channel, essentially getting me fired.
YouTube also had pressure to demonetize my entire channel, essentially getting me fired.
Steve Nash : 3 Minute NBA Shooting Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout
- And man-to-man full court pressure is one of the toughest things to do in the game.
And man-to-man full court pressure is one of the toughest things to do in the game.
- What's important in full court pressure? You want to try to force your opponent to use their offhand.
What's important in full court pressure? You want to try to force your opponent to use their offhand.