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PRESSURIZE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Increase the pressure in or of

Example:

The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort

Synonyms:

pressurise; pressurize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):

adjust; correct; set (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Antonym:

depressurize (decrease the pressure of)

Derivation:

pressure (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Maintain a certain pressure

Example:

pressurize a space suit

Synonyms:

pressurise; pressurize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):

hold; keep; maintain (cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., 'keep clean')

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

pressure (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit))

Sense 3

Meaning:

Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

Synonyms:

pressurise; pressurize; supercharge

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

pressure (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit))

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