| 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 | ||