pressurize
Translation
to pressurise, to put pressure on, to coerce
Examples
The cabin of the airplane is pressurized.
The cabin of the aeroplane is pressurised.
They tried to pressurize him into signing the contract.
They tried to pressurise him into signing the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to apply pressure to (sth.) The cabin of the airplane is pressurized.
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to coerce (sb.) into doing (sth.) They tried to pressurize him into signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: force, compel, coerce
Etymology
From 'pressure' + '-ize' (to make or become). Literally 'to make full of pressure'.
Memory Tips
Think of applying 'pressure', either physically like in a tyre, or mentally to persuade someone.