Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

repressurise

verb
/ˌrɛprɛʃəˈraɪz/
Definition
To restore pressure to a system that has been depressurized.
Examples
  • The technician had to repressurise the gas cylinder before it could be used again.
  • After the experiment, the team needed to repressurise the vacuum chamber to ensure accurate results.
  • In case of a drop in pressure, the system is programmed to automatically repressurise itself.
Meaning
Repressurise refers to the act of increasing pressure in a system, vessel, or object that has lost its pressure due to leaks, depressurization, or other reasons.
Synonyms
  • repressurize
  • reinflate
  • restore pressure