Definitions For Pressure

noun

• The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
• A force that compels
• The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
• The pressure exerted by the atmosphere
• The force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
• The state of demanding notice or attention
• An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
• The weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else
• The action of pressing or pushing against something
• The weight of the air in the Earth's atmosphere

verb

• To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
• Exert pressure on someone through threats
• To use pressure to force or try to force (someone) to do something