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ease pressure
[/iːz ˈpreʃər/]
verb phrase
aliviar a pressão
1.
to reduce or relieve tension, stress, or physical pressure
The new policy will ease pressure on healthcare workers.
A nova política aliviará a pressão sobre os profissionais de saúde.
2.
to make something less intense or demanding
Taking a vacation can ease pressure from work.
Tirar férias pode aliviar a pressão do trabalho.
3.
to gradually reduce force or intensity
Ease pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Alivie a pressão na ferida para parar o sangramento.
NYC Slang
take the heat off
Synonyms
relieve pressure
reduce tension
alleviate stress
lighten the load
Antonyms
increase pressure
intensify stress
heighten tension
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aliviar a pressão
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
tirar a pressão
colloquial variant
São Paulo
aliviar a pressão
standard usage
Portugal
aliviar a pressão
standard usage, same as Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the pressure off
lift a weight off someone's shoulders
breathe easy
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