English to English
noun
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a force that compels
The public brought pressure to bear on the government.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the state of demanding notice or attention
The insistence of their hunger.
The press of business matters.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal.
source: WordNet 3.0
- an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
source: WordNet 3.0
- the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of pressing, or the condition of being pressed; compression; a squeezing; a crushing; as, a pressure of the hand.
source: Webster 1913
- Electro-motive force.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- exert pressure on someone through threats
source: WordNet 3.0
English to Tagalog
noun
- [présiur] Hapit; pag-ipit paghihigpit; pighatì
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
