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