Definition of Pressure

Noun: pressure pre-shu(r)

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";
- pressure level, force per unit area
A force that compels
"the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
"he used pressure to stop the bleeding";
- press, pressing
The state of demanding notice or attention
"the pressure of their hunger";
- imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press
The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
"the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal";
- pressure sensation
An oppressive condition of physical, mental, social or economic distress
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere
- atmospheric pressure, air pressure

Verb: pressure pre-shu(r)

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
"He pressured her for information";
- coerce, hale [archaic], squeeze, force
Exert pressure on someone through threats
- blackmail, blackjack