Pressurise (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Maintain a certain pressure; "the airplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• To ensure safety, the spacecraft must be pressurize before re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
• The airplane's cabin is pressurized to maintain a comfortable air pressure for passengers.
• Pressurize the scuba diving equipment carefully to prevent any damage or leaks.
• Commercial airliners are designed to pressurize the cabins for higher altitude flights.
• The astronauts were instructed to pressurize their space suits immediately in case of emergencies.

Synonyms

• Pressurize

Hypernyms

• Keep
• Hold

Related Words

• Pressure (noun)

Meaning ²

Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Supercharge
• Pressurize

Hypernyms

• Change
• Alter

Related Words

• Pressure (noun)

Meaning ³

Increase the pressure in or of; "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Pressurize

Antonyms

• Depressurise

Hypernyms

• Adjust
• Correct

Related Words

• Pressure (noun)