build pressure
[/bɪld ˈprɛʃər/]
verb phrase
aumentar a pressão; criar pressão
1. To gradually increase force, tension, or intensity toward a critical point
The team continued to build pressure in the final minutes of the match.
O time continuou aumentando a pressão nos últimos minutos da partida.
2. To create mounting social, political, or emotional tension or coercion
Environmental groups are building pressure on the government to act on climate change.
Grupos ambientais estão criando pressão no governo para agir sobre mudanças climáticas.
3. To accumulate stress or tension in a system or situation
The constant criticism is building pressure on the manager's position.
A crítica constante está acumulando pressão sobre a posição do gerente.
NYC Slang
turn up the heat; squeeze; apply the screws
Related Idioms & Phrases
build pressure on someone
build pressure toward something
under pressure
pressure cooker situation
mounting pressure
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