add pressure
[/æd ˈprɛʃər/]
verb phrase
aumentar a pressão; pressionar; intensificar
1. to increase the amount of force, stress, or demands placed on someone or something
The coach decided to add pressure by implementing stricter training routines.
O treinador decidiu aumentar a pressão implementando rotinas de treinamento mais rigorosas.
2. to create or intensify demands or expectations on a person to perform better or faster
Don't add pressure on the new employee; let them adjust to the job first.
Não pressione o novo funcionário; deixe-o se adaptar ao trabalho primeiro.
3. to intensify a situation by applying force, urgency, or coercion
The negotiations became tense when both sides tried to add pressure on each other.
As negociações ficaram tensas quando ambos os lados tentaram se pressionar mutuamente.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in sports, business negotiations, and competitive environments. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the cultural emphasis on intensity and performance-driven outcomes. In the USA, it's commonly used in corporate settings and athletic training to motivate higher performance.
NYC Slang
turn up the heat; twist the screws; put the squeeze on
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