pressurise

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de exercer pressão ou forçar alguém ou algo, frequentemente com o objetivo de convencer ou obrigar a agir. Também pode significar submeter a pressão física, como em sistemas ou recipientes.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying pressure or force to someone or something, often to persuade or compel action.

1. Increase pressure on a gas or liquidB2formalbritishtechnical

   To apply or increase the pressure exerted on a gas or liquid, often in a controlled manner.

   Pressurizar

   • The system is designed to pressurise the gas before it enters the chamber.
   • Technicians pressurised the liquid to the required level for the experiment.
   • The pump pressurises the water to ensure it reaches the upper floors.

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   Antônimosdecompressdepressurisevent

2. Maintain a certain pressureB2formalbritishtechnical

   To keep a gas or liquid at a specific, stable pressure level.

   Manter pressão

   • The tank is pressurised to prevent contamination from outside air.
   • The cabin is pressurised to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for passengers.
   • The system automatically pressurises the pipes to the standard level.

   Sinônimospressurize

   Antônimosdepressurisereleasevent

3. Increase the pressure in or ofB2formalbritishtechnical

   To raise the internal pressure of a container or system.

   Aumentar a pressão

   • They pressurised the cylinder to test its durability.
   • The engineers pressurised the vessel to simulate deep-sea conditions.
   • The device pressurises the container to the maximum safe limit.

   Sinônimosboostchargeinflatepressurizesupercharge

   Antônimosdecompressdepressurisevent