1. Growing or mounting force, stress, or demand that becomes more intense over time
The increasing pressure from stakeholders forced the company to make changes.
A pressão crescente dos interessados forçou a empresa a fazer mudanças.
2. Rising emotional or psychological stress on a person or group
Athletes often struggle with increasing pressure as competition approaches.
Os atletas frequentemente lutam contra a pressão crescente conforme a competição se aproxima.
3. A rise in physical or atmospheric pressure measured quantitatively
Scientists detected increasing pressure in the geological formation.
Os cientistas detectaram pressão crescente na formação geológica.