Definitions
01physical force
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the force produced when you press or push against something.
n. the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
日本語:圧力※
“Apply firm pressure to the wound with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.”
“The structural integrity of the hull was tested by the immense water pressure encountered during the deep-sea expedition.”
02mental stress
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling of stress or worry because you have too much to deal with.
n. the psychological strain or urgency resulting from external demands or expectations.
日本語:プレッシャー※
“She is under a lot of pressure at work to finish the project by Friday.”
“The constant pressure to perform at an elite level can lead to burnout among young professional athletes.”
Antonyms
03scientific measurement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the amount of force in a specific area, like in the air or a pipe.
n. the force exerted per unit area, typically measured in pascals or bars.
日本語:圧力※
Español:presión
“The doctor checked my blood pressure to make sure my heart was healthy.”
“A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure usually indicates that a storm is approaching the coast.”
Usage
Often used with 'atmospheric' or 'blood'.
04to persuade strongly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to try to make someone do something by using arguments or threats.
v. to exert influence or strong persuasion on someone to act in a specific way.
“Don't let your friends pressure you into doing something you don't want to do.”
“The lobbyists attempted to pressure the senator into voting against the new environmental regulations.”
Usage
Often takes an object followed by 'into' and a gerund.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pressure” in context.
Verb
01. apply pressure
“You need to apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.”
verb + noun
02. exert pressure
“Environmental groups are trying to exert pressure on the government.”
verb + noun
03. pressure builds
“As the deadline approaches, the pressure builds for the designers.”
noun + verb
04. pressure mounts
“Pressure mounts on the prime minister to resign following the scandal.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. blood pressure
“The doctor advised him to monitor his blood pressure regularly.”
adj + noun
06. intense pressure
“The team is under intense pressure to win the final match.”
adj + noun
07. atmospheric pressure
“Changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the local weather patterns.”
adj + noun
08. constant pressure
“He found it difficult to work under constant pressure from his boss.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. drop in pressure
“A sudden drop in pressure usually indicates that a storm is coming.”
noun + prep + noun
10. be under pressure to
“The company is under pressure to reduce its carbon emissions.”
11. bow to public pressure
“The council finally bowed to public pressure and cancelled the project.”
12. put pressure on someone
“My parents never put pressure on me to get perfect grades.”
Etymology
From Latin pressūra.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Idioms
02. no pressure
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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