noun
- plural of pressure; forces applied to surfaces or stresses and demands placed on someone
Usage: plural form
verb
- third person singular present of pressure; applies force or influence to persuade someone
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- The deep-sea vessel must withstand enormous pressures.
- Academic pressures can affect student mental health.
- She faces multiple pressures at work and home.
- The coach pressures his players to perform better.
- Blood pressures should be monitored regularly.
- He pressures his employees to meet tight deadlines.
- Social pressures influence teenage behavior.
- The manager pressures the team for quick results.