1. the force applied to a surface by something in contact with it
2. the use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something
3. a feeling of stressful urgency caused by having too much to do or too little time

1. to try forcefully to persuade someone to do something

Examples

• The tire pressure was too low for safe driving.
• Water pressure decreased when multiple faucets were running.
• His parents put pressure on him to study medicine.
• She felt pressure to finish the project by Friday.
• The coach pressured the team to practice harder.
• Time pressure made the exam more difficult.
• The committee pressured the mayor to resign.