continuous pressure
[kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈprɛʃər]
nounpl: continuous pressures
pressão contínua
1. Uninterrupted or constant force applied steadily over time without pause or interruption
The continuous pressure from the hydraulic system kept the machinery running smoothly.
A pressão contínua do sistema hidráulico manteve a máquina funcionando perfeitamente.
2. Persistent demands, stress, or expectations that are maintained without break
She faced continuous pressure to meet the company's sales targets.
Ela enfrentava pressão contínua para atingir as metas de vendas da empresa.
3. In medicine, constant therapeutic force applied to a body part for healing or correction
The doctor recommended continuous pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding.
O médico recomendou pressão contínua na ferida para parar o sangramento.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under continuous pressure
apply continuous pressure
maintain continuous pressure
relieve continuous pressure
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