1. to maintain normal air pressure in an aircraft cabin or spacecraft
Usage: aviation; aerospace
2. to apply pressure to something, especially to force a gas or liquid into a container
Usage: technical
3. to attempt to persuade or coerce someone by using pressure or urgency

Examples

• The airplane cabin is pressurized to ensure passenger comfort at high altitudes.
• Flight attendants explained what would happen if the cabin failed to pressurize properly.
• The technician needs to pressurize the system before testing it.
• They pressurized the water tank to increase flow rate.
• The sales team tried to pressurize customers into making immediate purchases.
• Don’t let anyone pressurize you into signing a contract you haven’t read.
• The coach was accused of pressurizing young athletes to compete while injured.