pressurised
Forcibly contained within
Pressurised is the British spelling of pressurized.
To pressurise something is to maintain elevated air pressure inside it, as in an aircraft cabin or a space suit.
Pressurised containers hold gases or liquids under pressure.
Figuratively, to pressurise someone is to apply psychological pressure: They pressurised him into signing the contract.
Relating to pressurized liquids
- pneumaticUsing pressurized gas
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- valveFluid flow controller
- gaugeStandard of measurement
cylinder · tank · psi · bar · pascal · compressor · regulator · nozzle
Impervious to atmosphere
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- airlockTwo-doored pressure transition space
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- hyperbaricAbove atmospheric pressure
isobaric · hermetic · containment · hull · fuselage · cockpit · submarine · spacecraft
Obtain by intimidation
- compelForce to act
- forceStrength or compulsion
- obligateCommit by necessity
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
enforce · demand · urge · impel · constrain · insist · push · strong-arm
Troubled by uncertainty
- tenseStrained or nervous
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
on-edge · wound-up · stressed · fraught · agitated · harried · frantic · rattled
Involving significant consequences
- demandingRequiring great effort
- deadline-drivenMotivated by due dates
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
- urgentNeeding immediate attention
critical · competitive · cutthroat · fast-paced · relentless · exacting · grueling · tough
hydraulic
Relating to pressurized liquids
gauge · cylinder · tank · psi · bar · pascal · compressor · regulator · nozzle · seal
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- airlockTwo-doored pressure transition space
- decompressionReduction of pressure
hyperbaric · isobaric · hermetic · containment · hull · fuselage · cockpit · submarine · spacecraft · altitude
coerce
Obtain by intimidation
mandate · enforce · demand · urge · impel · constrain · insist · push · strong-arm · railroad
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
- tenseStrained or nervous
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
frazzled · on-edge · wound-up · stressed · fraught · agitated · harried · frantic · rattled · keyed-up
high-stakes
Involving significant consequences
- demandingRequiring great effort
- deadline-drivenMotivated by due dates
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
urgent · critical · competitive · cutthroat · fast-paced · relentless · exacting · grueling · tough · challenging
pressurisedunpressurised
At normal atmospheric conditions
depressurised · vented · unsealed · decompressed · vacuum
pressurisedunpressured
Free from external demands
relaxed · unstressed · uncoerced · calm · at ease
pressurise, pressurising, pressurises, pressurisation, depressurised, depressurise