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pressure
/ˈprɛʃər/
Definition
1
The physical force exerted on an object by something in contact with it, defined as force per unit area.
2
The psychological or social burden resulting from high expectations or difficult circumstances.
3
A state of urgency or intense demand that requires immediate action or decision-making.
Examples
My coffee machine is currently under more pressure than a middle manager during the final hour of a fiscal quarterly review.
Trying to assemble flat-pack furniture without a breakdown is the ultimate test of human pressure tolerance.
Even a diamond eventually cracks if you apply enough pressure, though most of us just settle for a Netflix subscription and a nap.