pressurize

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ejercer presión sobre alguien o algo, a menudo con el fin de obligar o persuadir a actuar de cierta manera.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying pressure to someone or something, often to force or persuade them to act in a certain way.

1. Increase pressure on a gas or liquidB2formaltechnical

   To apply force to a gas or liquid to increase its pressure.

   presurizar

   • The pump is used to pressurize the water in the system.
   • Technicians pressurize the gas tank before testing.
   • The machine pressurizes the air to power the tools.

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2. Maintain a certain pressureB2formaltechnical

   To keep the pressure of a container or system at a specific level.

   Mantener una presión determinada

   • The cabin is pressurized to ensure passenger comfort.
   • Divers must pressurize their tanks before diving.
   • The system pressurizes the pipeline to prevent leaks.

3. Increase pressure in or ofB2formaltechnical

   To raise the pressure inside a closed space or object.

   Presurizar

   • They pressurize the aircraft cabin for high-altitude flights.
   • The container is pressurized to store the gas safely.
   • Engineers pressurize the boiler to generate steam.

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