Definition of Pressurise

1. Verb. Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid.

Exact synonyms: Pressurize, Supercharge
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure, Supercharger

2. Verb. Maintain a certain pressure. "Pressurize a space suit"
Exact synonyms: Pressurize
Generic synonyms: Hold, Keep, Maintain
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure

3. Verb. Increase the pressure in or of. "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"
Exact synonyms: Pressurize
Generic synonyms: Adjust, Correct, Set
Antonyms: Depressurise, Depressurize
Derivative terms: Pressure, Pressure

Definition of Pressurise

1. Verb. (British spelling) (alternative spelling of pressurize) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pressurise

1. [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pressurise

pressure ulcer
pressure ulcers
pressure unit
pressure valve
pressure vessel
pressure vessels
pressure washer
pressure washers
pressured
pressured speech
pressureless
pressures
pressuring
pressurisation
pressurisations
pressurise (current term)
pressurised
pressurises
pressurising
pressurizable
pressurization
pressurizations
pressurize
pressurized
pressurized water reactor
pressurizer
pressurizers
pressurizes
pressurizing
presswork

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