high pressure

/haɪ ˈprɛʃər/
adjective
  1. Involving or using a lot of force or pressure, often in a physical or mechanical sense.
    • Deep-sea divers must use special equipment to survive the high-pressure environment.
    • The high-pressure hose can clean dirt off the driveway in seconds.
    • The factory uses a high-pressure boiler to generate steam for the turbines.
  2. Involving a lot of stress, urgency, or strong demands; often describing a situation or sales technique.
    • She thrives in high-pressure situations and always performs well during exams.
    • The salesman used high-pressure tactics to get customers to sign the contract immediately.
    • Working as an air traffic controller is a high-pressure job that requires constant focus.