Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of pressing, or a force that presses; a state of being pressed or squeezed

“The pressure of the crowd made it hard to breathe.”

2. noun

a particular mental or emotional state, especially one that is intense or oppressive

“She felt a sense of anxiety and desperation under the pressure of the deadline.”

3. noun

the state of being under stress or strain, especially due to external forces

“The team was under immense pressure to perform well in the championship.”