Origin: Latin prefix pre-
Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of pressure
"The rising sea levels and coastal erosion create immense pressures on our low-lying island communities."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pressure
"The company pressures its employees to work overtime every weekend."
In plain English: To pressurize something means to force it under high pressure so that its volume decreases or it changes shape.
"The company pressures its employees to work longer hours without extra pay."