Pronunciation: /ˈprɛʃər/
noun the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it
A1 I feel pressure to finish my homework on time.
A2 The pressure of exams is making me nervous.
B1 There is a lot of pressure on employees to meet deadlines.
B2 The pressure of leading a team can be overwhelming at times.
C1 High levels of pressure can lead to burnout in the workplace.
C2 Athletes often have to deal with immense pressure to perform well in competitions.
verb to attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something
A1 I pressure my friend to study for the exam.
A2 She pressures her children to do their homework.
B1 The manager pressures employees to meet deadlines.
B2 The coach pressures the team to perform at their best.
C1 The politician pressures lawmakers to pass the new legislation.
C2 The CEO pressures the board of directors to approve the merger.
formal The pressure to meet project deadlines is always high in this industry.
informal I can feel the pressure building up as the exam date approaches.
slang I hate when my boss puts pressure on me to work overtime.
figurative She handles pressure like a pro, always staying calm under stressful situations.
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