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 try to force someone to do something by using pressure or threats

Examples

• The crew pressurizes the cabin before takeoff.
• The system automatically pressurizes the fuel tank.
• He pressurizes his employees to work overtime.
• The aircraft pressurizes to maintain passenger comfort at high altitude.
• The machine pressurizes the container with nitrogen gas.
• She felt her boss was pressurizing her to accept the transfer.