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pressurise

Verb

Meaning

increase the pressure in or of

maintain a certain pressure

increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

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Using political power, the elite can induce local authorities to facilitate enclosure and privatisation of land, water, and other hitherto public amenities. And they can pressurise public administrations to cut taxes, reducing financial resources for maintaining the remaining commons. Guy Standing

The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort Source: Internet

the airplane cabin is pressurized Source: Internet

pressurize a space suit Source: Internet

Jobanputra said it was now up to the state government to utilise its good offices and pressurise the central government to accept their demand. Source: Internet

They also point out that the unit would be allowed to do wire-tappings, which could be used to pressurise people. Source: Internet

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