Pressurize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid.

Classification

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

Examples

• The scuba tank was pressurized to increase the air supply for deep-sea diving.
• To prevent a collapse, the engineer had to pressurize the piping system.
• High-pressure steam engines rely on a valve to pressurize the steam.
• The emergency air supply system is designed to pressurize the cabin in case of an oxygen leak.
• A bicycle pump is used to pressurize the tire to the recommended pressure.

Synonyms

• Pressurise
• Supercharge

Hypernyms

• Change
• Modify

Related Words

• Pressure (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

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

Synonyms

• Pressurise

Hypernyms

• Maintain
• Hold

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

• Pressurise

Antonyms

• Depressurize

Hypernyms

• Set
• Correct

Related Words

• Pressure (noun)