Definition of 'pressure'

Noun

1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
      Synonyms: pressure level force per unit area
2. a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
      Synonyms: press pressing
4. the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
      Synonyms: imperativeness insistence insistency press
5. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
      Synonyms: pressure sensation
6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

Verb

1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"
      Synonyms: coerce hale squeeze force
2. exert pressure on someone through threats
      Synonyms: blackmail blackjack

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