pressurise
/ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/
verb
- To put pressure on someone to make them do something.
- The boss tried to pressurise the team into finishing the project early.
- Don't let your friends pressurise you into doing something dangerous.
- She felt pressurised by her parents to choose a career in medicine.
- To increase the pressure inside a container or system.
- Technicians pressurise the aircraft cabin before takeoff.
- The pump is used to pressurise the water pipes in the building.
- You need to pressurise the spray bottle for it to work properly.