high pressure — a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪ ˈpreʃər/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's high-pressure meeting made everyone sweat more than a yoga class in a sauna.
- She performs exceptionally well under high pressure situations.
- The high pressure sales pitch was more intense than a zombie apocalypse movie.
high pressure
NOUN[/haɪ ˈpreʃər/]
a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal
The surgeon works under high pressure as alarms beep around the operating table.
High pressure from trying to measure his treasure!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
High derives from Old English heah, meaning elevated or tall. Pressure comes from Latin premere, meaning to press or push, evolving through Old French pression to denote the force exerted by pressing. Together, the compound describes atmospheric or mechanical force of considerable intensity.
Breakdown
high (Old English heah, meaning elevated) + pressure (from Latin premere, to press, + -ure suffix indicating state or condition). The morphological structure combines an adjective of degree with a noun of physical force.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's high-pressure meeting made everyone sweat more than a yoga class in a sauna.”
“She performs exceptionally well under high pressure situations.”
“The high pressure sales pitch was more intense than a zombie apocalypse movie.”
“Students face high pressure during exam periods.”
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