pressurize
verb
pres·sur·ize
ˈpre-shə-ˌrīz 
pressurized; pressurizing
1
: to confine the contents of under a pressure greater than that of the outside atmosphere
especially
: to maintain near-normal atmospheric pressure in during high-altitude or spaceflight (as by means of a supercharger)
2
: to apply pressure to
3
: to design to withstand pressure
pressurizer
noun
Examples of pressurize in a Sentence
A pump is used to pressurize the fuel.
The system that pressurizes the airplane's cabin failed to operate correctly.
Don't let them pressurize you to do anything you don't want to do.
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The interior of the aircraft is pressurized to allow for the cabin air to contain enough oxygen for the crew and passengers to not have to wear masks.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
There are baskets for single or double shots, by the way, and both pressurized and non-pressurized baskets are included in the box in both sizes.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Known as Boston Rob, Mariano — like Cirie Fields and Parvati Shallow, fellow Survivor legends and former competitors on The Traitors — is made for strategically complicated and socially pressurized competitions like these.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Even its air-conditioning system can pressurize the buildings to keep out smoke and ash that could damage the art.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
There are baskets for single or double shots, by the way, and both pressurized and non-pressurized baskets are included in the box in both sizes.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Known as Boston Rob, Mariano — like Cirie Fields and Parvati Shallow, fellow Survivor legends and former competitors on The Traitors — is made for strategically complicated and socially pressurized competitions like these.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
Even its air-conditioning system can pressurize the buildings to keep out smoke and ash that could damage the art.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Pressurize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pressurize. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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pressurize
verb
pres·sur·ize
ˈpresh-ə-ˌrīz
pressurized; pressurizing
1
: to maintain near-normal atmospheric pressure in
pressurize an airplane cabin
2
: to apply pressure to
pressurization
noun
ˌpresh-(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən
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