High-pressure Definition

hīprĕshər
high-pressure
adjective
Having, using, or withstanding a high or relatively high pressure.
Webster's New World
Having or indicating a high barometric pressure.
Webster's New World
Using or applying forcefully persuasive or insistent methods or arguments.
High-pressure sales techniques.
Webster's New World
Full of or imposing great stress or tension.
A high-pressure job.
American Heritage

Tense, stressful.

High-pressure situations either make diamonds or nervous breakdowns.
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verb
To urge or persuade with such methods or arguments.
Webster's New World
To attempt to sell (something) or persuade (someone) by using aggressive, persistent tactics.
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High-pressure Sentence Examples

  • Diamonds are formed under high pressure deep within the earth.

  • The closer the high pressure system (warm air) and the low pressure system (cool air) are to each other the higher the winds will be.

  • A power washer (also known as pressure washer) is a tool that projects water at a high pressure.

  • If you agree to stay for the entire presentation and be subjected to a possible high pressure sales environment, you will receive free tickets if that is what they are offering.

  • When the process involves two steps, fusing the layers once, and then a second time for additional durability, the process is known as High Pressure Laminate, or HPL.

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