definition of
pressure

[1] #1 pressure n. [pressure level, force per unit area] the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure". wn

[2] #2 pressure n. a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government". wn

[3] #3 pressure n. [press, pressing] the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button". wn

[4] #4 pressure n. [imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press] the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters". wn

[5] #5 pressure n. [pressure sensation] the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal". wn