high pressure
/haɪ ˈprɛʃər/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
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