Pressure
WordNet
noun
(1) 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"
(2) A force that compels
"The public brought pressure to bear on the government"
(3) The somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
"The sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
(4) 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"
(5) The state of demanding notice or attention
"The insistence of their hunger"
"The press of business matters"
(6) An oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
verb
(7) 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"
(8) Exert pressure on someone through threats
WiktionaryText
Noun
pressure
- The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area.
- mental strain caused by one's own or others' expectations on one's own performance
- She has been under pressure lately because her boss expects her to get the job done two weeks early.
- Synonyms - under the pump, under the gun