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English verb: pressurise | |||
| 1. | pressurise (change) increase the pressure on a gas or liquid | ||
| Synonyms | pressurize, supercharge | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
| 2. | pressurise (change) maintain a certain pressure | ||
| Samples | The airplane cabin is pressurized. Pressurize a space suit. | ||
| Synonyms | pressurize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hold, keep, maintain | ||
| 3. | pressurise (change) increase the pressure in or of | ||
| Samples | The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort. | ||
| Synonyms | pressurize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjust, correct, set | ||
| Antonyms | depressurise, depressurize, decompress | ||
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