Under pressure
adjective
Feeling stressed because of a lot of demands or responsibility.
As the deadline neared, the team felt under pressure to finish the project.
Often appears as...
- feel under pressure
- put someone under pressure
adjective
Forced to do something due to influence or persuade by others.
She was under pressure from her parents to pursue a career in medicine.
Often appears as...
- under pressure to do something
- put under pressure
adjective
Being physically compressed.
When a gas is under pressure, its volume decreases.
Often appears as...
- gas under pressure
- put under pressure
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Feeling stressed because of a lot of demands or responsibility.
As the deadline neared, the team felt under pressure to finish the project.
Often appears as...
- feel under pressure
- put someone under pressure
adjective
Forced to do something due to influence or persuade by others.
She was under pressure from her parents to pursue a career in medicine.
Often appears as...
- under pressure to do something
- put under pressure
adjective
Being physically compressed.
When a gas is under pressure, its volume decreases.
Often appears as...
- gas under pressure
- put under pressure
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Expresses a high emotional toll from challenges or responsibilities.
The manager appeared calm, but she was actually under great pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
Used metaphorically, not indicating literal physical pressure.
Artists often create their best work under pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Deadline Context
Commonly linked with approaching deadlines and time constraints.
She's under pressure to submit her thesis by next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Expresses a high emotional toll from challenges or responsibilities.
The manager appeared calm, but she was actually under great pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
Used metaphorically, not indicating literal physical pressure.
Artists often create their best work under pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Deadline Context
Commonly linked with approaching deadlines and time constraints.
She's under pressure to submit her thesis by next week.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Expresses a high emotional toll from challenges or responsibilities.
The manager appeared calm, but she was actually under great pressure.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
Used metaphorically, not indicating literal physical pressure.
Artists often create their best work under pressure.
Pro Tip 3/3Deadline Context
Commonly linked with approaching deadlines and time constraints.
She's under pressure to submit her thesis by next week.
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