Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put pressure on
Phrase
/pʊt ˈprɛʃər ɒn/
Definition
To exert influence or urgency on someone to achieve a particular outcome.
Examples
- She decided to put pressure on her team to meet the deadline.
- The teacher put pressure on the students to perform well in the exams.
- They put pressure on the government to take action against climate change.
Meaning
The phrase ‘put pressure on’ refers to the act of encouraging or forcing someone to act in a specific way, often through emotional, social, or situational influences.
Synonyms
- Apply pressure
- Push
- Coerce
- Force
- Exert influence
