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ongoing pressure

[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈprɛʃər/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing pressures
pressão contínua
1. continuous or persistent force, stress, or demand that continues over time without interruption
The company faces ongoing pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
A empresa enfrenta pressão contínua para reduzir custos e melhorar a eficiência.
2. sustained emotional, psychological, or social stress applied consistently
Athletes experience ongoing pressure to perform at their best.
Os atletas sofrem pressão contínua para desempenhar o seu melhor.
Synonyms
constant pressurecontinuous pressurepersistent pressuresustained pressurerelentless pressure
Antonyms
reliefrespiteintermittent pressuretemporary pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão contínua
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pressão contínua
standard usage
São Paulo
pressão constante
alternative variation commonly used in business context
Portugal
pressão permanente
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

under pressure
to be under ongoing pressure
mounting pressure
pressure cooker
to crack under pressure
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