B1
pressure
/ˈpreʃə/
noun
ciśnienie
/t͡ɕiɕˈɲɛɲɛ/· rzeczownikAlso
presja(f)
Definition
The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object, or the stress or urgency of demands on a person.
Examples
The water pressure in the pipes was very low.
Ciśnienie wody w rurach było bardzo niskie.
He's under a lot of pressure at work.
On jest pod dużą presją w pracy.
Collocations
blood pressureunder pressurepeer pressure
verb
naciskać
/naˈt͡ɕiskat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
wywierać presję
Definition
To persuade or force someone to do something, often by using authority or influence.
Examples
They tried to pressure him into signing the contract.
Próbowali naciskać na niego, żeby podpisał kontrakt.
Don't let anyone pressure you into making a quick decision.
Nie pozwól nikomu wywierać na siebie presji, by podjąć szybką decyzję.
Collocations
pressure someone intopressure group
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